Check The Coolant Level

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

The Cooling System Is under Pressure When the Engine Is Warm. Risk of Scalding Due to Hot Steam and Hot Coolant.

Scalding the Skin and Other Parts of the Body Is Possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.

-- When the engine is warm, the coolant level must not be above the -weld seam- -arrow-.

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-- When the engine is cold, the coolant level must be approximately 5 mm -arrow- above the MAX mark.

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TIP:

The raised coolant level is necessary, since the coolant level can still sink from the ventilation process.

-- If necessary, fill the coolant again.

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.