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If there is damage suspected to the sensors or
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cameras, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Engine compartment
Before opening the engine compartment flap
Risk of scalding! Do not open the engine compart-
ment flap if steam or coolant comes out of the en-
gine compartment.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
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Remove the ignition key. On vehicles with a key-
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less unlocking system, open the driver's door.
When working in the engine compartment
Keep children away from the engine compartment.
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Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan can
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turn itself on, even when the ignition is off.
Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
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in the electrical system, especially on the vehicle
battery.
Do not smoke near the vicinity of the engine and
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refrain from handling open flames or sparks.
If you need to work in the engine compartment
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with the engine running, be mindful of rotating en-
gine parts and electrical equipment.
Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
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ment.
Handling operating fluids
Your vehicle needs various fuels to operate that can
affect health or the environment when they are
emitted. These include fuel, oils, battery acid, coolant
and brake fluid or AdBlue
®
.
Only use operating fluids outdoors or in well-venti-
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lated areas. If required, wear protective equipment.
Do not use or check operating fluids with the en-
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gine running.
In the event of contact with operating fluids, wash
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affected areas with warm water. If required, seek
medical help.
The leaked engine oil in the engine compartment
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can cause a fire, so wipe it off with a cloth.
Store soiled cloths in a well-ventilated area until
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disposal. Cloths with residues of engine oil can ig-
nite and cause a fire.
Vehicle battery
Handling the vehicle battery
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Improper handling of
the vehicle battery can cause an explosion, fire,
chemical burns or poisoning!
When handling the vehicle battery, eye and skin
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protection must be worn.
Correct and safe › Engine compartment
Do not tilt the vehicle battery, as it may leak bat-
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tery acid.
If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
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the affected areas with water for a few minutes.
Get medical help without delay.
Do not charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery.
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Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
Do not use a damaged vehicle battery.
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Short circuit! Do not connect the battery terminals.
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Using electrical sockets in the vehicle
Improper handling of sockets can lead to life-threat-
ening electric shock or fire.
The sockets may get hot during operation. Do not
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touch hot sockets.
Protect sockets from liquids.
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If moisture gets into the socket, let the socket dry
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before reusing it.
Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
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Before your journey
Adults and children, cargo and objects - everything
has its place in the vehicle. Observe the following in-
structions so that all occupants are protected in the
best possible way in the event of an accident.
Before you go
Ensure that you have a good view of outside the
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vehicle. Attach external devices (e.g. navigation
system) so that they do not restrict the view exter-
nally.
Adjust the rearview mirrors.
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Close all doors and the engine compartment and
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boot flap.
Take up the correct sitting position, adjust the
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seats correctly and fasten the seat belt properly.
Ensure that passengers do likewise. Always leave
the seat belt on while driving.
Only one person can be secured with a seat belt.
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Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped, e.g.
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in the door or in the seat.
Check seat belts, their locks and attachment points
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for damage.
Sitting safely
For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the
risk of injury in the event of an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.
Stand the backrests upright. If the front passenger
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seat backrest has been folded forward, only the
seat behind the driver's seat may be used for trans-
porting passengers.
Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.
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