Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 215

Before opening the hood, allow the
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engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine com-
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partment, keep the hood closed and call
the fire service.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to moving
parts
Components in the engine compartment can
continue to run or start unexpectedly even
when the ignition is switched off.
Observe the following before performing tasks
in the engine compartment:
Switch off the ignition.
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Never touch the danger zone surrounding
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moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan.
Remove jewelery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
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from moving parts.
& WARNING Risk of injury from touching live
components
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate with a high voltage. You could
receive an electric shock.
Never touch components of the ignition
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system or fuel injection system when the
vehicle is switched on.
Live components in the fuel injection system
include the injectors, for example.
Live components of the ignition system include the
following:
Ignition coils
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Spark plug connectors
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Diagnostic socket
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& WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
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touch component parts described in the
following.
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If you have to carry out any work in the engine
compartment, touch only the following component
parts:
Hood
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Engine oil filler opening cap
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Washer fluid reservoir cap
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Coolant expansion reservoir cap
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& WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers when the hood is open
If the windshield wipers start moving when the
hood is open, you could be trapped by the
wiper linkage.
Always switch off the windshield wipers
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and vehicle before opening the hood.
Park the vehicle safely and on a surface that is
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as level as possible.
Switch off the vehicle.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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& WARNING Risk of injury when the hood is
opened
The hood may suddenly drop into the end posi-
tion.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the
hood's range of movement.
Before releasing the hood, ensure that
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the support is firmly seated in the holder.
Open the hood only when there is no-one
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in its range of movement.
To open: pull handle 1
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Reach into the gap and push the hood catch
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handle upwards.
to release the hood.