— Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the
vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist
garage.
— Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
in the electrical system, especially on the 12 Volt
vehicle battery.
— Never cover the engine with additional insulation
material, e.g. with a cover.
— 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
engine parts and electrical equipment.
Keep sensors and cameras
functional
— Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
ment.
Some functions of your vehicle are supported by
sensors and cameras inside and outside the vehicle.
Handling operating fluids
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear,
such as bicycle carriers, can impair the functioning
of the sensors and cameras.
Your vehicle uses various operating fluids to operate
that can affect health or the environment when they
are emitted. These are fuel, oils, battery acid from
the 12-volt vehicle battery, coolant and brake fluid.
— Do not cover or stick over the sensors and cam-
eras and keep them clean.
— If you suspect damaged sensors or cameras, seek
the help of a specialist company.
— Only use operating fluids outdoors or in well-ven-
tilated areas. If required, wear protective equip-
ment.
— Do not use or check operating fluids with the en-
gine running.
Engine compartment
— In the event of contact with operating fluids,
wash affected areas with warm water. If required,
seek medical help.
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.
— The leaked engine oil in the engine compartment
can cause a fire, so wipe it off with a cloth.
— Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
— Store cloths soiled by brake fluids in a well-venti-
lated place until disposal. Cloths with residues of
engine oil can ignite and cause a fire.
— Remove the ignition key. On vehicles with a key-
less locking system, open the driver's door.
Explanation of the warning symbols on the sticker
in the engine compartment
12 volt vehicle battery
Do not touch the radiator fan.
Pay attention to hot parts!
Handling the 12-volt vehicle battery
The battery acid of the 12-volt vehicle battery is
very caustic. Improper handling of the 12 volt vehi-
cle battery can cause an explosion, fire, chemical
burns or poisoning!
Pay attention to rotating parts!
Risk of electric shock!
— When handling the 12-volt vehicle battery, eye
and skin protection must be worn.
Use prescribed engine oil.
— Do not tilt the 12-volt vehicle battery, as it may
leak battery acid.
Note the instructions for your alignment unit.
— If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
the affected areas with water for a few minutes.
Seek medical assistance without delay.
When working in the engine compartment
— Keep children away from the engine compart-
ment.
— Do not charge a frozen or thawed 12-volt vehicle
battery. Replace a frozen 12-volt vehicle battery.
— Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan
can turn itself on, even when the ignition is off.
— Do not use a damaged 12-volt vehicle battery.
Keep sensors and cameras functional
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