Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 244

WARNING
High voltage systems in the engine compartment
can cause electrical shocks or even electrocution,
severe burns, other serious injuries, and even
death!
·
Never short-circuit the electrical system. Be es-
pecially careful when using jumper cables. The
vehicle's battery could explode!
·
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and per-
sonal injury while the engine is running or being
started:
— Never touch ignition cables. Never touch oth-
er components of the high voltage electronic
ignition system.
·
Read and heed the important information and
warnings on cleaning the engine compartment
→ page 310, Exterior care and cleaning.
WARNING
Moving parts in the engine compartment can
cause serious personal injury on contact.
·
Never reach into the area around or touch the
radiator fan. Contact with the blades can cause
serious personal injury. Always remember that
the radiator fan is temperature-controlled and
can come on suddenly even when the engine
has been switched off for a while and the key
has been removed from the ignition.
·
If you have to perform a check or repair when
the engine is running, there are more risks from
the rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alter-
nator, radiator fan, etc., and from the high-volt-
age ignition system. Always use extreme care.
— Always make sure that jewelry, loose clothing
and long hair do not get caught in rotating
engine parts. Before starting any work re-
move your jewelry, take off your necktie, tie
back and cover your hair, and do not wear
clothing that can hang down and get caught
in moving engine parts.
— Always use extreme caution if the accelerator
pedal has to be depressed to perform
a check. The vehicle will start to move if the
transmission is in gear, even if the parking
brake is on.
·
Never leave any objects in the engine compart-
ment, for example cleaning rags and tools. Ob-
jects left behind can cause malfunctions, engine
damage, and even fires.
WARNING
Additional materials in the engine compartment
such as blankets can interfere with the operation
242 Checking and refilling
of the engine and can cause fires, which can lead
to serious injuries.
·
Never cover the engine with blankets or other
materials.
Operating fluids and some materials in the engine
compartment can catch fire easily, causing burns
and other serious personal injuries!
·
Never smoke near the engine compartment.
·
Never work next to open flames or sparks.
·
Never pour or spill operating fluids or other
flammable liquids on the engine. These fluids
can ignite on hot engine parts and cause inju-
ries.
·
Before working on the vehicle's fuel system or
12 Volt electrical system:
— Always disconnect the 12 Volt vehicle bat-
— Never work near a furnace, water heater, or
·
Always have a functional, approved fire extin-
guisher nearby.
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When changing or topping off fluids, make sure that
you pour the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Add-
ing the wrong type of operating fluids will cause se-
rious malfunctions and engine damage.
neath your vehicle for this reason. If you find spots
of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle checked by
your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Dispose of leaked oper-
ating fluids properly.
WARNING
tery. Note that if the vehicle is locked when
the 12 Volt vehicle battery is disconnected,
the anti-theft alarm system will sound
→ page 95, Anti-theft alarm system.
other open flame.
NOTICE
Fluid leaks and spills are harmful to the envi-
ronment. Regularly check the ground under-