Bleeding The Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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- The bleeding process for the cooling system is performed using the -Bleed cooling system-function in the PIWIS Tester.
- Always follow the instructions on the Tester.
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- There is no need to create a Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL).
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Pay particular attention to the following on V6 Hybrid EU/Rest of World vehicles:
- It is only possible to bleed the system using the PIWIS Tester on vehicles from model year 2021.
- For vehicles up to model year 2020, bleed the system manually.
- Connect a battery charger.
- During the Tester routine and warm-up phase, check the engine oil temperature -1-
and coolant temperature -2-
on the instrument cluster.
The Tester does not monitor the temperatures automatically!
If the temperatures are too high, cancel the process manually!
Checking temperature on instrument cluster (view of instrument cluster in Sports Car)
- PIWIS Tester must be connected in the vehicle.
- Switch on ignition and Tester.
- Start the diagnostic application and select DME control unit in the control unit search screen.
- Switch to the Maintenance/repairs menu and select the function Bleed high-temperature cooling system .
- Observe instructions in the Tester menu: Preconditions must be met!
- Perform the bleeding process in accordance with the specifications and steps displayed on the Tester.