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In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
partment, keep the hood closed and call
the fire service.
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WARNING Risk of injury due to moving
parts
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment may continue to move or suddenly
move again even after the ignition has been
switched off, e.g. the cooler fan.
Make sure of the following before performing
tasks in the engine compartment:
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Switch the ignition off.
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Never touch the danger zone surround‐
ing moving component parts, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan.
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Remove jewelry and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
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WARNING Risk of injury from touching
component parts under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys‐
tem work under high voltage. If you touch
component parts which are under voltage,
you could receive an electric shock.
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Never touch component parts of the
ignition system or the fuel injection sys‐
tem when the ignition is switched on.
Live components of the fuel injection system
include the injectors, for example.
Live components of the ignition system include
the following, for example:
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Ignition coils
R
Spark plug connectors
R
Diagnostic socket
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
If you have to carry out any work in the engine
compartment, touch only the following compo‐
nents:
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Hood
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Engine oil filler opening cap
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Washer fluid reservoir cap
R
Coolant expansion reservoir cap
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WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped by the wiper linkage.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood.
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Park the vehicle in a safe location and on a
level surface if possible.
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Switch off the engine.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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WARNING Risk of injury when the hood
is opened
When you open the hood, it may suddenly
drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the
hood's range of movement.
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Before releasing the hood, ensure that
the support is firmly seated in the
holder.
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Open the hood only when there is no-
one in the hood's range of movement.
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