·
P
lease note the following when carry-
ing out any work on the fuel system or
the electrical system:
— Always disconnect the 12-volt vehicle
battery. Ensure that the vehicle is un-
locked when the 12-volt vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected as otherwise the
anti-the alarm will be activated.
— Never work in the direct proximity of
heating systems, water heaters or
any other naked flames.
·
Always have a fully functional and tes-
ted fire extinguisher to hand.
NOTICE
The use of incorrect service fluids c
ould re-
sult in serious malfunctions and engine
damage.
·
When refilling or replacing service fluids,
ensure that you pour the correct service
fluids into the correct openings.
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the
environment. For this rea
son, you
should regularly check the ground under-
neath your vehicle. If there are patches of
service fluid on the ground, the vehicle
should be inspected by a suitably qualified
workshop. Any spilt service fluids must be
disposed of properly.
Preparing the vehicle for working
in the bonnet space
The following steps should always be car-
ried out in the given order before working in
the bonnet space:
1. Park the vehicle safely on a horizontal
and firm surface → page 194.
2. If necessary, remove the vehicle key
from the vehicle and keep it in a sepa-
rate location so that the vehicle cannot
be started accidentally.
3. Allow the engine to cool suciently.
4. Always keep other persons away from
the bonnet space.
5. Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 199 In the footwell on the le side: bon-
net relea
se lever (illustration).
Fig. 200 Above the ra
diator grille: bonnet
opening lever.
Fig. 201 In the bonnet spa
ce: bonnet stay in
holder.
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Checking and refilling
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