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Practical tips
reason, we recommend you have service flu-
ids and consumabl
es r
epl
aced by a Techni-
cal Service. Please observe the relevant in-
structions
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page 293. The engine compart-
ment of the vehicle is a hazardous area
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.
WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine com-
partment, e.g. checking and r
efilling fluids,
involves the danger of injury and burns, ac-
cidents and even fire.
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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 bon-
net.
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Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
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Apply the handbrake and move the gear
lever to neutral or selector lever to position
P.
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Keep children away from the vehicle.
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Never touch hot engine parts. There is a
risk of burns.
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Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a
hot exhaust gas system. This is a fire haz-
ard.
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Avoid causing short-circuits in the elec-
trical system, particularly at the points
where the jump leads are attached
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page 59. The battery could explode.
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Never t
ouch the radiator fan. It is temper-
ature controlled and could start automati-
cally, even when the engine has been
switched off and the key removed from the
ignition!
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Never cover the engine with additional in-
sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
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Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant
expansion tank when the engine is hot. If
the coolant is hot, the cooling system will
be pressurised!
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Protect face, hands and arms by cover-
ing the cap with a large, thick cloth to pro-
tect against escaping coolant and steam.
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Always make sure you have not left any
objects, such as cleaning cloths or tools, in
the engine compartment.
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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!. A hydraulic jack is insufficient for
securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.
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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:
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Never touch the electrical wiring of the
ignition system.
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Ensure that jew
ellery, loose clothing
and long hair do not get trapped in ro-
tating engine parts. Danger of death.
Before starting any work remove jewel-
lery, tie back and cover hair, and wear
tight-fitting clothes.
–
Never accelerate with a gear engaged
without taking the necessary precau-
tions. The vehicle could move, even if
the handbrake is applied. Danger of
death.
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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 suddenly open while driving l
eaving
the driver without visibility. This could re-
sult in a serious accident.
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After closing the bonnet, always check
that it is properly secured by the locking
mechanism in the lock carrier piece. The
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