Cupra FORMENTOR 2024 - Page 345

Checking and relling levels
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Engine compartment
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When relling operating uids, ensure they
do not spill onto the components of the en-
gine or onto the exhaust system. These liq-
uids could cause a re.
WARNING
The electrical system is under high voltage
and can cause electrical shocks, burns, seri-
ous injuries and even death!
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Never short circuit the electrical system.
The 12-volt battery could explode.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock and se-
rious injury, never touch the electrical wires
of the ignition system while the engine is
running or when starting.
WARNING
There are rotating parts in the engine com-
partment which could cause serious injury.
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Never insert your hand in the radiator fan
or around that area. All the rotor blades can
cause serious injuries. The fan activates de-
pending on the temperature and can switch
on automatically, even if the ignition is o.
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If any work has to be done during engine
start-up or when it is running, take into ac-
count that the rotating parts (e.g. the poly-V
belt, alternator and the radiator fan) and the
high-voltage ignition system pose a fatal haz-
ard. Always act with extreme care.
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Ensure that no part of your body, or any
jewellery or tie, loose clothing, loose long
hair can become trapped in the rotating
parts. Before performing works in the en-
gine compartment, remove any jewellery
or tie you may be wearing, tie up your hair if
it is long and gather any loose clothing.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal while
not paying attention. Always do so with ex-
treme care. The vehicle could start moving
even when the electronic parking brake is
engaged.
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Do not leave objects in the engine com-
partment, e.g. rags or tools.
WARNING
The operating uids and some materials of
the engine compartment are highly amma-
ble and could cause a re and serious inju-
ries!
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Never smoke in the vicinity of the engine
compartment.
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Never perform works close to unprotected
ames or sparks.
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When you must perform works on the on-
board 12volt electrical system, bear in mind
the following:
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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.
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Never perform works in the vicinity of
heating elements, water boilers or unpro-
tected ames.
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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.
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.