Maintenance And Care; Useful Information; Engine Compartment - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual

Engine compartment

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Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions rel-
evant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( Y page 32).
Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up
when the vehicle is in motion and block your
view. There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off.
There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
switch off the ignition
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never reach into the area where there is a
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risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
remove jewelry and watches
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keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
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ple, away from moving parts
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WARNING
The ignition system operates with a high
voltage. If you touch the live components,
you could receive an electric shock. There is
an increased risk of injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem if:
the engine is running or being started
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the key is in radio position or drive posi-
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tion in the ignition lock
The live components of the ignition system
are, for example:
ignition coils
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spark plug connectors
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diagnostic sockets
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very
hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
If you have to carry out work in the engine
compartment, only touch the following compo-
nents:
hood
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oil dipstick
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engine oil filler neck cap
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washer fluid reservoir cap
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coolant expansion tank cap
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