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If there is damage suspected to the sensors or
cameras, seek the help of a specialist garage.
If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
the affected areas with water for a few minutes.
Get medical help without delay.
Do not charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery.
Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
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Engine compartment
Do not use a damaged vehicle battery.
Short circuit! Do not connect the battery terminals.
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Before opening the engine compartment flap
Risk of scalding! Do not open the engine compart-
ment flap if steam or coolant comes out of the en-
gine compartment.
Using electrical sockets in the vehicle
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Open the driver door.
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Improper handling of sockets can lead to life-threat-
ening electric shock or fire.
When working in the engine compartment
The sockets may get hot during operation. Do not
touch hot sockets.
Protect sockets from liquids.
If moisture gets into the socket, let the socket dry
before reusing it.
Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
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Keep children away from the engine compartment.
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Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan can
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turn itself on, even when the ignition is off.
Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
in the electrical system, especially on the vehicle
battery.
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Do not smoke near the vicinity of the engine and
refrain from handling open flames or sparks.
If you need to work in the engine compartment
with the engine running, be mindful of rotating en-
gine parts and electrical equipment.
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Before your journey
Adults and children, cargo and objects - everything
has its place in the vehicle. Observe the following in-
structions so that all occupants are protected in the
best possible way in the event of an accident.
Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
ment.
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Handling operating fluids
Before you go
Your vehicle needs various fuels to operate that can
affect health or the environment when they are
emitted. These include fuel, oils, battery acid, coolant
and brake fluid or AdBlue®.
Ensure that you have a good view of outside the
vehicle. Attach external devices (e.g. navigation
system) so that they do not restrict the view exter-
nally.
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Adjust the rearview mirrors.
Close all doors and the engine compartment and
boot flap.
Take up the correct sitting position, adjust the
seats correctly and fasten the seat belt properly.
Ensure that passengers do likewise. Always leave
the seat belt on while driving.
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Only use operating fluids outdoors or in well-venti-
lated areas. If required, wear protective equipment.
Do not use or check operating fluids with the en-
gine running.
In the event of contact with operating fluids, wash
affected areas with warm water. If required, seek
medical help.
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Only one person can be secured with a seat belt.
Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped, e.g.
in the door or in the seat.
Check seat belts, their locks and attachment points
for damage.
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The leaked engine oil in the engine compartment
can cause a fire, so wipe it off with a cloth.
Store soiled cloths in a well-ventilated area until
disposal. Cloths with residues of engine oil can ig-
nite and cause a fire.
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Sitting safely
For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the
risk of injury in the event of an accident, the follow-
ing instructions must be observed.
Vehicle battery
Handling the vehicle battery
Battery acid is highly corrosive. Improper handling of
the vehicle battery can cause an explosion, fire,
chemical burns or poisoning!
Stand the backrests upright. If the front passenger
seat backrest has been folded forward, only the
seat behind the driver's seat may be used for trans-
porting passengers.
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When handling the vehicle battery, eye and skin
protection must be worn.
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Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.
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Do not tilt the vehicle battery, as it may leak bat-
tery acid.
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