Cooling System Draining, Filling And Bleeding (G1557006): Filling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Jaguar XF, 2014 Jaguar XF, and 2013 Jaguar XF. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
Fill the cooling system, keeping coolant to the upper level mark of the expansion tank until a steady stream of coolant is seen running from the coolant hose bleed point.
- Continue to fill the coolant until the maximum level is reached.
- Set the heater controls to maximum.
- Start engine and increase speed to 2000rpm for 2 minutes.
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- Continue to top-up with coolant with engine idling until hot air is emitted from face vents.
- When hot air is emitted from the vents, switch the heater off.
- If no hot air is emitted, repeat step 7.
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CAUTION: Correct installation of the coolant expansion tank cap can be obtained by tightening the cap until 3 audible clicks are heard.
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CAUTION: Switch off the engine and allow the coolant temperature to go cold.
Switch the engine off and allow to cool.
- Visually check the engine and cooling system for signs of coolant leakage.
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WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.CAUTION:
- Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, make sure the vehicle cooling system is cool prior to carrying out this procedure
- Make sure the coolant level remains above the "COLD FILL RANGE" lower level mark.
NOTE: when cool. When the cooling system is warm, the coolant will be approximately 10mm above the upper level mark on the expansion tank with the cap removed.Check and top-up the coolant system as required when cool.
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