Seat Mii 2019 Owner's Manual page 196

Never cause short circuits in the electri-
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cal system. The battery could explode.
To minimise the risk of electric shock and
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serious consequences while the engine is
running or starting the engine, note the fol-
lowing:
Never touch the electrical wiring of the
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ignition system.
WARNING
In the engine compartment, there are rotat-
ing parts that could cause serious injury.
Never place your hands directly on or
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near the radiator fan. Touching the rotor
blades could seriously harm you. The venti-
lator works according to the engine tem-
perature and could start suddenly even
when the ignition is turned off and the key is
removed.
If any work has to be performed when the
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engine is started or with the engine running,
there is an additional, potentially fatal,
safety risk from rotating parts, such as the
drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., as
well as from the high-voltage ignition sys-
tem. Always work with the utmost caution.
Always make sure that no parts of your
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body, jewellery, ties, loose clothing and
long hair can be trapped by the rotat-
ing parts of the engine. Before any
work, remove ties and jewellery (neck-
laces, etc), tie long hair back and tie all
items of loose clothing to your body to
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Practical tips
make sure that they cannot be trapped
by engine components.
Take extreme caution when operating
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the accelerator and remain attentive.
The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied.
Always make sure you have not left any
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objects, such as cleaning cloths and tools,
in the engine compartment. If any object is
left in the engine compartment, this could
cause malfunctions, engine faults and even
a fire.
WARNING
Refill liquids and certain materials can
catch fire easily in the engine compart-
ment, causing a fire and serious injury!
Never smoke.
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Never work close to places exposed to
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flames or sparks.
Never pour service fluids over the engine.
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These fluid may ignite hot engine parts and
cause injuries.
If it is necessary to work on the fuel sys-
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tem or the electrical system, please follow
the instructions below:
Always disconnect the vehicle battery.
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Never work close to heaters, heat sour-
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ces or places exposed to flames or
sparks.
Always keep a recently serviced and per-
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fectly working fire extinguisher close by.
Never cover the engine with additional in-
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sulating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it
could suddenly open while driving leaving
the driver without visibility. This could re-
sult in a serious accident.
After closing the bonnet, always check
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that it is properly secured by the locking
mechanism in the lock carrier piece. The
bonnet must be flush with the surrounding
body panels.
While driving, if you notice that the bon-
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net is not correctly closed then stop imme-
diately and close it correctly.
Make sure the bonnet is opened and
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closed safely (when the engine is off, no
smoke is coming from the engine compart-
ment, there is enough space around the
car, no people are near, etc.).
CAUTION
When refilling or changing service liq-
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uids, ensure that you put the liquids into the
right tank. Making a mistake when refilling
could cause serious malfunctions and
damage the engine!
To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the
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windscreen wiper arms, only open it when