Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 326

the applicable safety standards and espe-
cially if you do not have the necessary instru-
ments, liquids and tools
carried out by a specialised workshop if you
are uncertain. Negligent work can cause seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
If the vehicle moves unexpectedly, this
could cause serious injury.
Never work under the vehicle if it has not
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been immobilized. If you must work under-
neath the vehicle with the wheels in con-
tact with the ground then it should be
parked on flat ground, the wheels should
be prevented from moving and the key
should be removed from the ignition.
If you have to work underneath the vehi-
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cle, you must use suitable stands addition-
ally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of
accident!. The jack is not intended for this
kind of work and its failure could lead to se-
vere injuries.
WARNING
The engine compartment is a dangerous
area capable of causing serious injury.
For all type of work, always take the ut-
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most precautions, work carefully and note
the general safety standards in force. Nev-
er take personal risks.
Never work on the engine or in the engine
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compartment if you are not familiar with
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the necessary operations. If you are not
sure about procedures then visit a special-
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! Have the work
ised workshop to carry out the necessary
work. Working incorrectly can cause seri-
ous injuries.
Never open the bonnet if you see steam
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or coolant escaping from the engine com-
partment. This may cause serious burns. Al-
ways wait until you cannot see or hear the
sound of steam or coolant coming from the
engine compartment.
Always allow the engine to cool down be-
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fore opening the bonnet.
Contact with hot elements of the engine
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and the exhaust system can cause burns.
Once the engine has cooled, follow the
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instructions below before opening the bon-
net:
Turn on the electronic parking brake
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and place the gear selector lever in P
or the gearbox lever in neutral.
Remove the key from the ignition.
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Keep children away from the engine
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compartment and never leave them
unsupervised.
When the engine is warm or hot, the cool-
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ing system is pressurised. Do not unscrew
the cap on the expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. Otherwise, coolant may spray
out under pressure causing burns and seri-
ous injury.
Practical tips
Carefully and slowly unscrew the cap
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anticlockwise, gently pressing down on
it.
Always protect your face, hands and
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arms from hot coolant and steam using
a large, thick cloth.
When refilling liquids, avoid spilling them
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on parts of the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem. Spilled liquids could cause a fire.
WARNING
The high voltages of the electrical system
can give electric shocks as well as causing
burns and serious injury and possibly even
death!
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.
Never touch electric cables or the gas
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discharge lamps.
WARNING
In the engine compartment, there are rotat-
ing parts that could cause serious injury.
Never place your hands on or near the ra-
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diator fan. Touching the rotor blades could
seriously harm you. The ventilator works