SPLASHING SOUND FROM INSIDE DASH DURING COLD START

Applicable Models

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Some vehicles may exhibit an unusual noise (like splashing) from        
inside the dashboard during a cold start.  The noise sounds as if       
water is running.  This may be caused by insufficient air-bleeding      
of the cooling system during assembly.                                  
                                                                        
All vehicles are equipped with a degas tank in the reservoir tank       
which should eliminate the concern when the vehicle reaches engine      
operating temperature.  However, if the concern continues, use the      
following procedure to repair.                                          
                                                                        
1.  Check the reservoir tank and, if low on coolant, fill up to the     
    MAX mark.                                                           
                                                                        
2.  Fully install the cooling system cap.                               
                                                                        
3.  Start the engine and let it idle until the temperature gauge        
    indicator is at the center.  The engine should be below 1500 rpm.   
                                                                        
    CAUTION:  If the water temperature gauge indicator goes into        
    the red zone, stop the engine and allow the coolant to cool to      
    prevent overheating.                                                
                                                                        
4.  After the engine warms up, perform the following steps to bleed     
    the cooling system.  Make sure the temperature gauge indicator      
    does not go into the red zone.                                      
                                                                        
    (1) Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 5 minutes.                      
    (2) Run the engine at 3,000 rpm for 5 seconds, then idle.           
    (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) two times.                             
                                                                        
5.  Stop the engine and wait until the coolant temperature decreases,   
    then check the coolant level.                                       
    NOTE:  If it is low, refill the coolant into the coolant reserve    
           tank up to the MAX mark on the tank.                         
                                                                        
6.  Verify repair.