Checking and refilling
Engine compartment
Safety notes for working in the
engine compartment
The engine compartment of a motor vehicle is a
hazardous area! You should carry out work in the
engine compartment only if you know exactly
how to perform the required tasks, are aware of
the general safety procedures and have access to
the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable
tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can
cause serious injuries
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. In case of any doubt,
it should be carried out by a correspondingly
qualified workshop
Always park the vehicle on a level and stable sur-
face before working in the engine compartment.
WARNING
Unintentional vehicle movements may cause
accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always exercise extreme care and caution
when carrying out all work! Appropriate
measures must be taken to prevent vehicles
from moving. Make sure that the vehicle is
standing on a flat surface and that the
wheels are blocked if work is carried out un-
der the vehicle, and the vehicle key must be
removed from the ignition switch while the
wheels are touching the ground.
● Always exercise extreme care and caution
when carrying out all work under the vehicle!
Additionally support the vehicle with suitable
support stands when you are working under
the vehicle. The jack is not sufficient for this
task and can fail.
●
The automatic engine start-stop system
must be off.
WARNING
The engine compartment of a motor vehicle is
a hazardous area! Accidents and serious or fatal
injuries can occur.
● All operations in the engine compartment
must be carried out with extreme caution
and attention, and must strictly follow the
safety regulations, do not take risks!
● Perform work in the engine compartment
only if you are familiar with the necessary
tasks. Have the necessary work carried out
by a suitably qualified workshop if you are
uncertain about how to carry out work in the
engine compartment. Volkswagen recom-
mends using a Volkswagen dealership.
● Never open or close the bonnet if steam or
coolant is escaping. Always wait until you
can no longer see or hear steam or coolant
coming from the engine compartment.
● Do not open the bonnet until the engine
cools down.
●
Escaping hot steam or coolant and hot com-
ponents can cause serious burns.
●
The following matters must be paid atten-
tion to before opening the engine hatch cov-
er after engine cooling:
– Switch on the electronic parking brake and
move the selector lever to position P.Move
the selector lever to neutral.
– Switch off the ignition and keep the vehi-
cle key in a safe place far enough away
from the vehicle so that the engine cannot
be started accidentally, especially in vehi-
cles with the system Keyless Access.
– Always keep children away from the en-
gine compartment and never leave chil-
dren unsupervised.
● The cooling system is under pressure when
the engine is hot. If the cap is opened with-
out due care, coolant can spray out and
cause serious burns or fatal injuries.
– Turn the cap of the coolant expansion tank
slowly and very carefully anticlockwise
while exerting slight downwards pressure
on the cap.
– If you have to open the cap of the coolant
tank, always protect your face, hands, and
arms from hot coolant or steam with a
large, thick cloth.
●
When adding vehicle oil, be careful not to
splash the oil into the engine compartment
or exhaust system to prevent fire!
WARNING
The high voltage in the electrical system can
cause electric shocks and burns. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries!
● Never short circuit the electrical system. The
12-volt vehicle battery can explode.
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