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Correct and safe -> Engine compartment for Your Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

— Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the  
vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist  
garage.  
When working in the engine compartment  
— Keep children away from the engine compart-  
ment.  
— Never place additional insulation material over  
the engine, e.g. a cover.  
— Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan  
may start up automatically, even when the igni-  
tion is off.  
— Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits  
in the electrical system, especially on the 12V ve-  
hicle battery.  
Sensor and camera mainte-  
nance  
— Do not smoke near the engine, and keep open  
flames and sparks away from it.  
Certain functions are supported by sensors and cam-  
eras inside and outside the vehicle.  
— If you are working in the engine compartment  
with the engine running, beware of rotating en-  
gine parts and electrical equipment.  
Accessories such as bike racks installed at the rear of  
the vehicle can impair the functioning of the sensors  
and cameras  
— Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-  
ment.  
— Keep the sensors and cameras for the assist sys-  
tems clean and do not cover or stick anything  
over them.  
Handling fluids  
— If you suspect that the sensors and the cameras  
may be damaged, seek assistance from a special-  
ist garage.  
Your vehicle uses various operating fluids that can  
affect health or the environment when emitted.  
These are fuel, oils, acid from the 12-volt vehicle  
battery, coolant and brake fluid.  
Engine compartment  
— Only use operating fluids outdoors or in well-ven-  
tilated areas. If necessary, wear protective equip-  
ment.  
Before you open the bonnet  
Risk of scalding! Do not open the bonnet if steam or  
coolant is escaping.  
— Do not use or check operating fluids with the en-  
gine running.  
— Stop the engine and allow it to cool.  
— If the skin is stained by operating fluids, wash af-  
fected areas with warm water. If necessary, seek  
medical assistance.  
— Remove the ignition key. On vehicles with a key-  
less locking system, open the driver's door.  
— Engine oil leaks can cause fire. Wipe away any  
leaks using a cloth.  
Explanation of the warning symbols on the sticker  
in the engine compartment  
— Store cloths soiled with brake fluid in a well-ven-  
tilated place until disposal. Cloths with residues of  
engine oil can ignite and cause a fire.  
12V vehicle battery  
Handling the 12V vehicle battery  
The acid in the 12V vehicle battery is very caustic.  
Incorrect handling of the 12V vehicle battery can  
cause an explosion, fire, chemical burns or poison-  
ing!  
Do not touch the engine compartment  
Beware of hot parts!  
— When handling the 12V vehicle battery, eye and  
skin protection must be worn.  
Beware of rotating parts!  
Risk of electric shock!  
— Do not tilt the 12V vehicle battery, as it may leak  
the battery acid.  
Use prescribed engine oil  
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Correct and safe