Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Repair Instructions

Cooling System Refilling

Precautions: Precautions for Cooling System · General safety (00)

Before performing the following procedure, observe Precautions for Cooling System:D16AA.
1)Close radiator drain plug.
2)Remove air ventilation cap (1) on the thermostat (2).
3)Fill degassing tank with coolant until coolant comes out from air ventilation hole, and then install air ventilation cap.
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4)Fill degassing tank (1) with coolant up to FULL level mark (3). icon 
5)Run engine at idle speed for 2 minutes.
6)Fill degassing tank with coolant up to FULL level mark.
7)Install degassing tank cap (2).
8)Run engine as follows to bleed air remained in engine and radiator.
a)Run engine at 3000 r/min until thermostat is open, and radiator cooling fan is turned ON and OFF at least 3 times.
NOTE:
If coolant level comes lower than “LOW” level mark (4) during this step, perform the following procedure.
1.Stop engine and wait until engine is cooled.
2.Fill degassing tank with coolant up to FULL level mark.
3.Repeat Step 8) again.
9)Stop engine and wait until engine is cooled.
10)Fill degassing tank with coolant up to “FULL” mark.
11)Check cooling system for leakage. icon 
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