Venting cooling system
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NOTE:
Do not leave the coolant expansion tank sealing cap open during the bleeding procedure.
Switch on the low-beam headlights to perform the bleeding procedure. If the low-beam headlights are not switched on, the ignition (Terminal 15) will switch off automatically after a certain period of time and interrupt the bleeding procedure.
- Top coolant up to the upper edge of the expansion tank. Coolant level may not drop further! No drop in coolant for approx. 1 minute.
- Connect battery charger.
- Switch on ignition and low-beam headlight.
- Set heating to maximum temperature. Press Automatic button. Then set the blower to the lowest speed.
- Press accelerator pedal for 15 seconds to floor. Engine must not be started.
- The bleeding procedure is started when the accelerator pedal is pressed and takes approx. 5 minutes.
- Refill expansion tank up to top edge immediately after drawing off until empty.
- Adjust expansion tank to maximum level at end of bleeding procedure.
- Check cooling system for leaks.
- Close expansion tank.
- If the bleeding procedure has to be carried out again, allow DME to drop completely (ignition key removed for approx. 3 minutes), then repeat from Item 5.