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Safety precautions

CAUTION: When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:
  • Route all the various lines (e.g. for fuel, hydraulics, EVAP system, coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum lines and hoses) and electrical wiring so that the original positions are restored.
  • Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the fuel injection and ignition system, always observe the following:

If engine is to be turned at starter speed without starting:

Fig 1: Identifying Main Fuse Panel
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NOTE:
  • Removing fuse No. 32 interrupts the voltage supply to the injectors.

Observe the following if test and measuring instruments are required during a test drive:

If test and measuring instruments are operated from the front passenger seat and the vehicle is involved in an accident, there is a possibility that the person sitting in this seat may receive serious injuries when the airbag is triggered.