17 00 039 Bleeding cooling system and checking for water leaks
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding - only remove cover when engine has cooled down.
Checking Coolant Level:
Allow engine to cool down before checking coolant level.
Coolant temperature must not be more than 30° C.
If ambient temperature exceeds 30° C, wait until engine has cooled down to ambient temperature.
Use only recommended coolant.
Check coolant level and top up if necessary.
- Add coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT .
- Checking cooling system for water leaks. Refer to 17 00 009 CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (W10) .