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Practical tips
the applicable safety standards and espe-
cially if you do not hav
e the necessary instru-
ments, liquids and t
ool
s
›››
! Have the work
carried out by a specialised w
orkshop if you
ar
e uncert
ain. Negligent work can cause seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
If the vehicle moves unexpectedly, this
could cause serious injury.
●
Nev
er work under the vehicle if it has not
been immobilized. If you must work under-
neath the vehicle with the wheels in con-
tact with the ground then it should be
parked on flat ground, the wheels should
be prevented from moving and the key
should be removed from the ignition.
●
If you have to work underneath the vehi-
cle, you must use suitable stands addition-
ally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of
accident!. The jack is not intended for this
kind of work and its failure could lead to se-
vere injuries.
WARNING
The engine compartment is a dangerous
area capable of causing serious injury.
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F
or all type of work, always take the ut-
most precautions, work carefully and note
the general safety standards in force. Nev-
er take personal risks.
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Never work on the engine or in the engine
compartment if you are not familiar with
the necessary operations. If you are not
sure about procedur
es then visit a special-
ised workshop to carry out the necessary
work. Working incorrectly can cause seri-
ous injuries.
●
Never open the bonnet if you see steam
or coolant escaping from the engine com-
partment. This may cause serious burns. Al-
ways wait until you cannot see or hear the
sound of steam or coolant coming from the
engine compartment.
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Always allow the engine to cool down be-
fore opening the bonnet.
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Contact with hot elements of the engine
and the exhaust system can cause burns.
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Once the engine has cooled, follow the
instructions below before opening the bon-
net:
–
Turn on the electronic parking brake
and place the gear selector lever in P
or the gearbox lever in neutral.
–
Remove the key from the ignition.
–
Keep children away from the engine
compartment and never leave them
unsupervised.
●
When the engine is warm or hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurised. Do not unscrew
the cap on the expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. Otherwise, coolant may spray
out under pressure causing burns and seri-
ous injury.
–
Carefully and slo
wly unscrew the cap
anticlockwise, gently pressing down on
it.
–
Always protect your face, hands and
arms from hot coolant and steam using
a large, thick cloth.
●
When refilling liquids, avoid spilling them
on parts of the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem. Spilled liquids could cause a fire.
WARNING
The high voltages of the electrical system
can giv
e electric shocks as w
ell as causing
burns and serious injury and possibly even
death!
●
Never cause short circuits in the electri-
cal system. The battery could explode.
●
To minimise the risk of electric shock and
serious consequences while the engine is
running or starting the engine, note the fol-
lowing:
–
Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
–
Never touch electric cables or the gas
discharge lamps.
WARNING
In the engine compartment, there are rotat-
ing parts that could cause serious injury.
●
Ne
ver place your hands on or near the ra-
diator fan. Touching the rotor blades could
seriously harm you. The ventilator works
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