on level ground, the wheels must be locked
and, where appropriate, the vehicle key
must be removed from the ignition lock.
If work must be performed underneath
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the vehicle, take the extra precaution of
supporting it safely using suitable assem-
bly support. The jack is not suitable for this
purpose and may not withstand, which
could lead to serious injuries.
WARNING
The engine compartment of any vehicle is a
dangerous area in which serious injuries
can be caused!
When performing any type of work, al-
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ways ensure you are extremely cautious,
and bear in mind the general safety meas-
ures. Never put yourself at risk.
Never perform works in the engine com-
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partment if you do not have solid knowl-
edge of the necessary operations. If you
are unsure of what needs to be done, seek
a specialised workshop to perform the
works. Works performed inadequately,
could lead to serious injuries.
Never open the bonnet if the engine com-
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partment is discharging steam or engine
coolant. Steam or hot coolant can cause
severe burns. Always wait until you stop
hearing or seeing the steam or coolant dis-
charging from the engine compartment.
Verification and replacement
Before opening the bonnet, always wait
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until the electric drive system and the high-
voltage components have cooled down.
If you touch hot parts of the electric drive
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system, you may suffer skin burns.
When the electric drive system has
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cooled down, before opening the bonnet
bear in mind the following:
Engage the handbrake, tighten it and
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place the selector lever in position P or
the gear lever in neutral.
Switch off the ignition, remove the key
–
from the ignition lock and store it in a
safe place at a safe distance from the
vehicle to prevent the ignition from
turning on by mistake or power the
electrical system.
Always keep children away from the
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engine compartment and never leave
them unsupervised.
When the electric drive system is hot, its
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cooling system is under pressure. Never
open the coolant expansion tank cap when
the drive system is hot. Otherwise the cool-
ant could splash and cause severe burn
and other injuries.
Turn the coolant expansion tank cap
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slowly and very carefully anticlockwise
while pressing it down slightly.
Always protect your face, hands and
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arms from the hot coolant and steam
with a large thick cloth.
When refilling operating fluids, ensure
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they do not spill onto the components of
the engine or onto the exhaust system.
These liquids could cause a fire.
WARNING
The electrical system is under high voltage
and can cause electrical shocks, burns, se-
rious injuries and even death!
Never short circuit the electrical system.
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The 12-volt battery may explode.
To reduce the risk of suffering a fatal
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electrical shock and serious injuries, while
the drive system is connected or is con-
necting, never touch the high-voltage com-
ponents, the high-voltage battery or the
high-voltage system, especially the orange
coloured high-voltage cables.
WARNING
The engine compartment contains rotating
parts that could cause serious injuries.
Never insert your hand in the radiator fan
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or around that area. All the rotor blades
can cause serious injuries. The fan acti-
vates depending on the temperature and
can switch on automatically, even with the
ignition disconnected and with the key re-
moved from the ignition lock.
If you have to perform works during the
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disconnection of the drive system or which
it connected, bear in mind that the rotating
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