System Filling and Bleeding (Manual Fill)

Fluid Level Indicator

1. NOTE: Air in the fluid can temporarily result in PAS pump noise, but this will not cause damage. The time allowances mentioned in the Vacuum Fill procedures are to reduce the possibility of a customer collecting a vehicle while still subject to excessive pump noise.

Fill the reservoir to the bottom of the filler neck.

Wait for any air to escape and top up again.

Without the engine running, turn from lock to lock two or three times, topping up to the maximum level on the dip reservoir stick.

Start the engine and immediately top up as air is vented.

With the engine idling, turn lock to lock two or three times, topping up to the maximum level on the reservoir dip stick.

When no further change of fluid level occurs, run the engine for twenty minutes to vent any remaining air.

If possible, allow the vehicle to stand for thirty minutes before restarting the engine to vent any further air.