Cooling System Bleeding: MPV
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NOTE:
Cooling system is filled through coolant reservoir.
- Add correct coolant mixture to "FULL" mark on coolant reservoir.
- Tighten cooling system cap on reservoir.
- Start engine and allow to idle until cooling fan operates.
- After engine warms up, perform following steps.
- Run engine at 4000 RPM for one minute.
- Run engine at idle for one minute.
- Repeat steps (a) and (b) several times.
- Turn on main and rear heaters (if equipped) and verify heat from heater vents.
- Stop engine and wait until it is cool.
- Inspect coolant level. If coolant level is low, repeat Steps 1- 5 .
- Verify there is no coolant leakage.