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When refilling operating fluids, ensure they
do not spill onto the components of the en-
gine or onto the exhaust system. These liq-
uids could cause a fire.
WARNING
The electrical system is under high voltage
and can cause electrical shocks, burns, seri-
ous injuries and even death!
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Never short circuit the electrical system.
The 12-volt battery could explode.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock and se-
rious injury, never touch the electrical wires
of the ignition system while the engine is
running or when starting.
WARNING
There are rotating parts in the engine com-
partment which could cause serious injury.
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Never insert your hand in the radiator fan
or around that area. All the rotor blades can
cause serious injuries. The fan activates de-
pending on the temperature and can switch
on automatically, even if the ignition is off.
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If any work has to be done during engine
start-up or when it is running, take into ac-
count that the rotating parts (e.g. the poly-V
belt, alternator and the radiator fan) and the
high-voltage ignition system pose a fatal haz-
ard. Always act with extreme care.
Checking and refilling levels
Engine compartment
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Ensure that no part of your body, or any
jewellery or tie, loose clothing, loose long
hair can become trapped in the rotating
parts. Before performing works in the en-
gine compartment, remove any jewellery
or tie you may be wearing, tie up your hair if
it is long and gather any loose clothing.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal while
not paying attention. Always do so with ex-
treme care. The vehicle could move, even if
the electronic parking brake is activated.
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Do not leave objects in the engine com-
partment, e.g. rags or tools.
WARNING
The operating fluids and some materials of
the engine compartment are highly flamma-
ble and could cause a fire and serious inju-
ries!
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Never smoke in the vicinity of the engine
compartment.
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Never perform works close to unprotected
flames or sparks.
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When you must perform works on the on-
board 12 volt electrical system, bear in mind
the following:
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Always disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Ensure the vehicle is unlocked when dis-
connecting the 12-volt battery, otherwise
the anti-theft alarm will trigger.
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Never perform works in the vicinity of
heating elements, water boilers or unpro-
tected flames.
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Always have a fire extinguisher close-by,
ensuring it is operational and had been
checked.
NOTICE
When refilling or changing the operating flu-
ids, ensure you pour the correct fluids into
their corresponding filler caps. Using the
wrong operating fluids can lead to serious
malfunctions and motor damage.
For the sake of the environment
Operating fluids that overflow from the ve-
hicle contaminate the environment. There-
fore, check underneath the vehicle on a reg-
ular basis. If there are marks left by operat-
ing fluids on the ground, consult a special-
ised workshop and request the vehicle be
checked. If any operating fluid leaks out, dis-
pose of it in the correct manner.
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