Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
For Working on the Cooling System
Note the following when working on the cooling system:
CAUTION!
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
• When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure.
• To reduce the pressure, cover the coolant reservoir cap with cloth and carefully open.
Using Test and Measuring Instruments during a Test Drive
If it is necessary to use testing and measuring devices on road tests, observe the following:
CAUTION!
Distraction and improperly secured test equipment can lead to accidents.
There is a risk that the passenger airbag could deploy in a collision.
• Operating testing and measuring equipment while driving creates a distraction.
• There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing and measuring equipment.
• Always secure testers on the rear seat with a strap and have a second person on the rear seat operate them.
For Working on the Exhaust System
Note the following when working on the exhaust system:
CAUTION!
Danger of damaging the decoupling element.
• Decoupling element must not be bent more than 10 degrees.
• Do not load the decoupling element on the exhaust pipe.
• Do not damage wire mesh at decoupling element.