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2.3
Safety precautions during road tests in which testing and measuring equip‐
ment is used
There is a risk of injury due to unsafe test and measuring equip‐
ment.
If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident, unse‐
cured test and measuring equipment can become dangerous
projectiles.
– Secure test and measuring equipment with seat belts on the
rear seat.
Or
– Have a second person operate test and measuring equipment
on the rear seat.
2.4
Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
– Wear protection gloves.
– Use safety goggles.
– Reduce pressure by covering the cap of the coolant expansion
tank with cloths and opening it carefully.
2.5
Safety precautions when working on ignition system
Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is run‐
ning. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock.
– Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed.
Risk of damage to components
If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged.
– Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting elec‐
tric cables.
– Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine.
León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
4-cylinder petrol engine (1.2 l direct injection, 4 V, turbocharger, EA211) - Edition 02.2017
2. Safety instructions
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