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3.31
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Warning
Particular care should be taken
when working in the engine com-
partment!
•
Switch off engine, remove igni-
tion key.
•
Pull handbrake firmly.
•
Allow engine to cool off.
•
As long as the engine is at oper-
ating temperature:
–Do not put your hand into the
radiator fan, it could switch on
suddenly.
–Do not open the radiator cap
because the cooling system is
under pressure.
•
Never spill any liquids over the
hot engine. These liquids could
ignite.
•
Avoid causing short circuits in
the electrical system – particularly
the battery.
•
If tests have to be carried out
with the engine running, there is
an additional danger present from
rotating parts – e.g. V-belts, gen-
erator, radiator fan etc. – and from
the high voltage ignition system.
•
If work on the fuel or electrical
system is necessary:
–Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle electrics
– Do not smoke
– Never work near naked flames
–Always keep a fire extinguisher
in the vicinity.
•
Attention must be paid to the
warnings given in this Manual and
to the generally applicable safety
regulations.
When topping up fluids do not mix
them up under any circumstances,
otherwise serious functional
defects may occur.
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The ground beneath the vehicle
should be checked regularly. If
spots caused by oil or other fluids can
be seen, the vehicle should be taken
to a Technical Service Centre for
inspection.
Engine compartment
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