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Nevertouchthe danger zone surround‐
ing movingcomponent parts,e.g.the
rotationareaofthe fan.
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Remove jewelryand watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
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WARNING Risk of burnsfromhot com‐
ponent parts in theengine compartment
Certaincomponents in theengine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. theengine, the
radiator and parts of theexhaust system.
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Allowthe engine to cool down and only
touchcomponent parts described in the
following.
If youhave to carry out anyworkinthe engine
compartment, touchonlythe following compo‐
nents:
R
Hood
R
Engine oil filler openingcap
R
Washer fluid reservoir cap
R
Coolant expansion reservoir cap
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Open thehood (/ page182).
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Remove dirtfromwater drain valve 2 of air
intakebox 1.
Draining thefuel filter
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WARNING Danger of fire and explosion
due to fuel
Fuels arehighly flammable.
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It is essential to avoid fire,open flames,
smokingand creating sparks.
#
Beforefilling up, switchoff theengine,
and, if applicable, theauxiliaryheating.
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WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to fuel
Fuels arehighly flammable. Thereisarisk of
fire and explosion due to contact with hot
component parts.
#
Allowthe engine and theexhaust sys‐
temtocool down.
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NOTE Engine damagedue to delayed
drainageofthe fuel filter
Vehicles with adieselengine: delayed
drainageofthe fuel filter can lead to engine
damage.
If the ! indicator lamplights up, drain the
fuel filter immediately.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution duetodisposal in anon-envi‐
ronmentally-friendly manner
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Dispose of thewater/fuel mixtureinan
environmentally-friendly manner.
OM642 engine
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Park thevehicle in asafelocation and secure
it againstrolling away.
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Switchoff theauxiliaryheating
(/ page103).
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Switchoff theengine.
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Open thehood (/ page182).
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