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COOLING SYSTEM
Bleeding the cooling circuit
19A
AUTOMATIC BLEEDING
Start the engine.
Run the engine at 2500 rpm until the cooling fan(s)
has/have run three times (time required for automa-
tic degassing).
If necessary, top up the coolant level in the expan-
sion chamber.
IMPORTANT
- Do not open the bleed screw(s) while the engine
is running or hot.
- Never open the expansion bottle while the
engine is hot (over 50˚C) or running.
- Top up if necessary.
- Retighten the expansion bottle cap while the
engine is hot.
- Using approved equipment, measure the
degree of coolant protection.
- Check for any leaks.
- Make sure the passenger compartment heating
is working properly.
