Make sure of the following before performing
tasks in the engine compartment:
#
Switch the ignition off.
#
Never touch the danger zone surround‐
ing moving component parts, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan.
#
Remove jewelry and watches.
#
Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
&
WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
#
Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
If you have to carry out any work in the engine
compartment, touch only the following compo‐
nents:
R
hood
R
engine oil filler opening cap
R
washer fluid reservoir cap
R
coolant expansion reservoir cap
#
Open the hood (
→
page 174).
#
Remove dirt from water drain valve
2
of the
air intake box
1
.
Draining the fuel filter
&
WARNING Danger of fire and explosion
due to fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
#
It is essential to avoid fire, open flames,
smoking and creating sparks.
#
Before filling up, switch off the engine,
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating.
&
WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to fuel
Fuels are highly flammable. There is a risk of
fire and explosion due to contact with hot
component parts.
#
Allow the engine and the exhaust sys‐
tem to cool down.
*
NOTE Engine damage due to delayed
drainage of the fuel filter
Vehicles with a diesel engine: delayed
drainage of the fuel filter can lead to engine
damage.
If the
!
indicator lamp lights up, drain the
fuel filter immediately.
+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution due to disposal in a non-envi‐
ronmentally-friendly manner
#
Dispose of the water/fuel mixture in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
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