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.
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.
- Connect battery charger.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Switch on low-beam headlight.
- Set heating to maximum temperature.
Take back blower to smallest stage.
- FES (driving experience switch) must not be in ECO PRO!
- Press accelerator pedal for 10 seconds to floor. Engine must not be started.
- 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).
- Then adjust fluid level in the coolant expansion tank to maximum.
- Check cooling system for leaks.
- 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.