Ch e ck ing and Filling
function of the emission control system
and could lead to damage .
@ For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Cont rol System is op-
erating properly, the exhaust gas can have a
sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under some op-
erat ing states. This depends on the su lfu r
content of the fuel be ing used. Using a differ-
ent brand of fue l may he lp, or filling the tank
with lead -free super grade gasoline .
Engine compartment
Working in the engine compartment
Special care is required if you are working in the
engine compartment
For work in th e engine compartment such as
checking and filling fluid s, ther e is a risk of in-
jury, scalding , accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the following listed warnin gs
and general safety precaution s. The engine
compartment is a dangerous area.
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A WARNING
- Turn the engine off.
- switch the ignition off.
- Set t he parking brake .
- Pla ce the selector leve r in the P pos ition.
- Let the engine coo l down.
- Never open the hood when you see that
steam o r coolant d rips from the eng ine
compartmen t- there is a dange r of bu rns !
Wait unt il no steam or coolant flows out.
- Keep childre n away from the engine com-
partment.
- Never spill f luids on a hot engine . These flu-
ids (such as the freeze protection contained
in the coolant) can catch fire.
- Avoid sho rt circu its in the electrical system,
especially the battery.
- When working in the engine compartmen t ,
remem ber that the rad iator fan ca n sw itch
on even if the ign ition is swit ched off , which
increases t he risk of pe rsonal injury.
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- Never open the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when t he engine is warm . The
cooling system is under pressure.
- To protect your face, hands, and a rms from
hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a
large cloth when opening.
- Do not remove the engine cover under any
circumstances. This increases the risk of
burns .
- If tests need to be perfo rmed with the en-
gine running, there is add itiona l danger due
to mov ing components (such as the ribbed
be lt, alternator and rad iator fan) and from
the high voltage ignit ion system.
- Do not unde r any circumst ances g ive gas in-
adver t ently (for example, by hand from the
engine compartment) if the vehicle is sta-
tion ary but the engine is runni ng a nd a gear
is engaged. Othe rwise the ve hicle will st art
to move imme d iately an d could result in a
cras h.
- Pay at tent io n to the following warnings list -
ed when work on the fue l system o r on the
electrical equipment is required .
- Always disconnect the vehicle battery
from t he vehicle electrical system .
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near open flames.
- Always have a working fire extinguisher
nearby
- To reduce the ris k of e lectr ic shock an d in-
jury, never touch the follow ing components
when the engine is running or is being start-
ed:
- Ig nition cable
- Other compone nts in the elec t ronic high
voltage ignition system
- If you must chec k or per form work on the
engine whi le it is ru nning:
- Set the parking brake and place the selec-
tor lever in the P (park) pos ition first .
- Always proceed w ith extreme caution so
that clothing, jewelry or long hair do not
become ca ught in the rad iator fan, fan
belt or other moving components or do
not come into contact with hot compo-
nents . Tie back long hair befo re begin ning
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