Volkswagen Taigun 2022 Owner's Manual page 17

— Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the
vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist
garage.
— Never place additional insulation material over
the engine, e.g. a cover.
Sensor and camera mainte-
nance
Certain functions are supported by sensors and cam-
eras inside and outside the vehicle.
Accessories such as bike racks installed at the rear of
the vehicle can impair the functioning of the sensors
and cameras
— Keep the sensors and cameras for the assist sys-
tems clean and do not cover or stick anything
over them.
— If you suspect that the sensors and the cameras
may be damaged, seek assistance from a special-
ist garage.
Engine compartment
Before you open the bonnet
Risk of scalding! Do not open the bonnet if steam or
coolant is escaping.
— Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
— Remove the ignition key. On vehicles with a key-
less locking system, open the driver's door.
Explanation of the warning symbols on the sticker
in the engine compartment
Do not touch the engine compartment
Beware of hot parts!
Beware of rotating parts!
Risk of electric shock!
Use prescribed engine oil
When working in the engine compartment
— Keep children away from the engine compart-
ment.
— Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan
may start up automatically, even when the igni-
tion is off.
— Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
in the electrical system, especially on the 12-volt
vehicle battery.
— Do not smoke near the engine, and keep open
flames and sparks away from it.
— If you are working in the engine compartment
with the engine running, beware of rotating en-
gine parts and electrical equipment.
— Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
ment.
Handling fluids
Your vehicle uses various operating fluids that can
affect health or the environment when emitted.
These are fuel, oils, acid from the 12-volt vehicle
battery, coolant and brake fluid.
— Only use operating fluids outdoors or in well-ven-
tilated areas. If necessary, wear protective equip-
ment.
— Do not use or check operating fluids with the en-
gine running.
— In the event of contact with operating fluids,
wash affected areas with warm water. If necessa-
ry, seek medical assistance.
— Engine oil leaks can cause fire. Wipe away any
leaks using a cloth.
— Store cloths soiled with brake fluid in a well-ven-
tilated place until disposal. Cloths with residues of
engine oil can ignite and cause a fire.
12-volt vehicle battery
Handling the 12-volt vehicle battery
The acid in the 12-volt vehicle battery is very caus-
tic. Incorrect handling of the 12-volt vehicle battery
can cause an explosion, fire, chemical burns or poi-
soning!
— When handling the 12-volt vehicle battery, eye
and skin protection must be worn.
— Do not tilt the 12-volt vehicle battery, as it may
leak the battery acid.
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