Cupra BORN - Page 282

Checking and relling levelsFront compartment
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gine compartment, remove any jewellery
or tie you may be wearing, tie up your hair if
it is long and gather any loose clothing.
•
Do not press the accelerator pedal while
not paying attention. Always do so with ex-
treme care.
•
Do not leave objects in the front compart-
ment, e.g. rags or tools. They could cause
functional failures, damage to the electric
drive system and even a re.
WARNING
If additional insulating elements such as
blankets are placed in the front compart-
ment, this could prevent the electric drive
system from operating properly, could cause
a re and could result in serious injury.
•
Never cover the electric drive system with
blankets or other insulating materials.
WARNING
Operating uids and some materials in the
front compartment are highly ammable and
can cause re and serious injury!
•
Never smoke near the front compartment.
•
Never perform works close to unprotected
ames or sparks.
•
When you must perform works on the on-
board 12 volt electrical system, bear in mind
the following:
• Always disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Ensure the vehicle is unlocked when dis-
connecting the 12-volt battery, otherwise
the anti-theft alarm will trigger.
•
Never perform works in the vicinity of
heating elements, water boilers or unpro-
tected ames.
•
Always have a re extinguisher close-by,
ensuring it is operational and had been
checked.
NOTICE
When relling or changing the operating u-
ids, ensure you pour the correct uids into
their corresponding ller caps. Using the
wrong operating uids can lead to serious
malfunctions and motor damage.
NOTICE
After an accident or having hit an obstacle
with the vehicle underside, the high-voltage
battery must be checked by duly qualied
and trained technicians.
For the sake of the environment
Operating uids that overow from the ve-
hicle contaminate the environment. There-
fore, check underneath the vehicle on a reg-
ular basis. If there are marks left by operat-
ing uids on the ground, consult a special-
ised workshop and request the vehicle be
checked. If any operating uid leaks out, dis-
pose of it in the correct manner.
Preparing the vehicle for work in
the front compartment
Before performing works in the front compart-
ment, always perform the following operations
in the stated order ››› :
1. Place the vehicle on level and rm ground,
taking all necessary safety precautions.
2. Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed
until you disconnect the drive system.
3. Apply the electronic parking brake on the
gear selector.
4.
Disconnect the drive system ››› page 144.
5.
Remove the vehicle key from the vehicle
and store it outside to avoid inadvertently
starting the vehicle
›››
page 145.
6.
Always keep other people away from the
front compartment.
7. Immobilize the vehicle so that it cannot
move.