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If there is damage suspected to the sensors or
cameras, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Do not tilt the vehicle battery, as it may leak bat-
tery acid.
If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
the affected areas with water for a few minutes.
Get medical help without delay.
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Engine compartment
Do not charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery.
Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
Do not use a damaged vehicle battery.
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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.
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Short circuit! Do not connect the battery terminals.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Remove the ignition key. On vehicles with a key-
less locking system, open the driver's door.
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Using electrical sockets in the vehicle
Improper handling of sockets can lead to life-threat-
ening electric shock or fire.
When working in the engine compartment
Keep children away from the engine compartment.
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The sockets may get hot during operation. Do not
touch hot sockets.
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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.
Protect sockets from liquids.
If moisture gets into the socket, let the socket dry
before reusing it.
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Do not touch electrical cables. Avoid short circuits
in the electrical system, especially on the vehicle
battery.
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Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
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Do not smoke near the vicinity of the engine and
refrain from handling open flames or sparks.
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If you need to work in the engine compartment
with the engine running, be mindful of rotating en-
gine parts and electrical equipment.
Do not leave any objects in the engine compart-
ment.
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.
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Handling operating fluids
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®.
Before you go
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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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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Adjust the rearview mirrors.
Close all doors and the engine compartment and
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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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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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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.
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Check seat belts, their locks and attachment points
for damage.
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Sitting safely
Vehicle battery
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.
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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