Move the heater valve lever to the "Warm" position.
Fill with antifreeze.
The liquid level should reach the upper mark (see picture).
Close the expansion tank cap.
Start and warm up the engine until the thermostat opens. It probably opened if the radiator electric fan started working when the engine was idling.
Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level and top up if necessary.
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Filling the cooling system (VW Golf 1)
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