125000013 - PRECAUTIONS
There are many moving components in the engine compartment, components at high temperatures and high tension leads that could constitute a serious danger for an inexperience mechanic.The following precautions should be scrupulously followed when carrying out maintenance operations:
- Switch off the engine and wait for it to cool down.
- Take care over the radiator fan. It could start working automatically depending on the temperature of the coolant.
- Do not smoke and do not use naked flames.
- Always have a fire extinguisher nearby.
- Do not use the jack that comes with the vehicle to raise it and carry out checks underneath.
The jack that comes with the vehicle should only be used when changing a wheel.For any other requirements, the vehicle should be raised following specific instructions. |
Take care of scarves, ties or other loose items of clothing: they could be caught up in the moving components. |
In the case of checking or maintenance operations in the engine compartment, take great care not to hit your head on the edge of the raised bonnet. |
Never smoke during repair operations in the engine compartment: there could be flammable gases or vapours present which present a fire hazard. |
If the vehicle is used frequently for towing a trailer, the interval between services should be reduced. |
Take care, when topping up, not to confuse the various types of fluid: all of them are incompatible with one another and could seriously damage the vehicle. |