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After the cooling system has been filled with the vacuum filling unit, another bleeding procedure must be performed for vehicles with an electric coolant pump

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NOTE: Do not open the coolant expansion tank cap 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.
  1. Connect battery charger.
  2. Switch the ignition on.
  3. Switch on low-beam headlight.
  4. Set heating to maximum temperature. Take back blower to smallest stage.
  5. FES (driving experience switch) must not be in ECO PRO!
  6. Press accelerator pedal for 10 seconds to floor. Engine  must not  be started.
  7. The venting procedure is started when the accelerator pedal is pressed and takes approx. 12 minutes. (Electric coolant pump was activated and shuts down automatically after approx. 12 min).
  8. Then adjust fluid level in the coolant expansion tank to maximum.
  9. Check cooling system for leaks.
  10. If the ventilation has to be performed again, deactivate DME completely (remove ignition key for approx. 3 minutes). Then repeat from point 3.

Check function of cooling system.

Check cooling system for tightness.