Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Advice
fluids and consumables replaced by a Techni-
c
al
Service. Please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 190. The engine compart-
ment of the vehicle is a hazardous area ›››
.
WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine com-
partment, e.
g. checking and refilling fluids,
involves the danger of injury and burns, acci-
dents and even fire.
●
Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of
sustaining burns. Wait until no more steam or
coolant is emitted, then allow the engine to
cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
●
Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
●
Apply the handbrake and move the gear
lever to neutral or selector lever to position P.
●
Keep children away from the vehicle.
●
Never touch hot engine parts. There is a
risk of burns.
●
Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a
hot exhaust gas system. This is a fire hazard.
●
Avoid causing short-circuits in the electri-
cal system, particularly at the points where
the jump leads are attached ›››
page 52.
The battery could explode.
●
Never touch the radiator fan. It is tempera-
ture controlled and could start automatically,
even when the engine has been switched off
and the key removed from the ignition!
●
Never co
ver the engine with additional in-
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
●
Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pansion tank when the engine is hot. If the
coolant is hot, the cooling system will be
pressurised!
●
Protect face, hands and arms by covering
the cap with a large, thick cloth to protect
against escaping coolant and steam.
●
Always make sure you have not left any ob-
jects, such as cleaning cloths or tools, in the
engine compartment.
●
If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you must use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!. A hydraulic jack is insufficient for se-
curing the vehicle and there is a risk of injury.
●
If any work has to be performed when the
engine is started or with the engine running,
there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety
risk from the rotating parts, such as the drive
belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and from
the high-voltage ignition system. You should
also observe the following:
–
Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
–
Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and
long hair do not get trapped in rotating
engine parts. Danger of death. Before
starting any work remove jewellery, tie
back and cover hair, and wear tight-fit-
ting clothes.
–
Never acc
elerate with a gear engaged
without taking the necessary precau-
tions. The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
●
If work has to be carried out on the fuel
system or on electrical components, you
must observe the following safety notes in
addition to the above warnings:
–
Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network. The vehicle must be
unlocked when this is done, otherwise
the alarm will be triggered.
–
Do not smoke.
–
Never work near naked flames.
–
Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could
sudden
ly open while driving leaving the driv-
er without visibility. This could result in a se-
rious accident.
●
After closing the bonnet, always check that
it is properly secured by the locking mecha-
nism in the lock carrier piece. The bonnet
must be flush with the surrounding body pan-
els.
●
While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
●
Only open and close the bonnet when there
is nobody within its range.
202
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...