Road Test With Testing Equipment Safety Precautions
To avoid injury and damage to the vehicle, observe the following:
WARNING:
Vehicles with a DSG® transmission - accidentally moving the selector lever when the engine is running can cause an accident and personal injury.
- Move the selector lever into "P" and pull the parking brake lever before working with the engine running.
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- When engine is running, an exhaust extraction system must always be connected to exhaust system.
If testers and measuring equipment must be used during a test drive, follow the points below:
WARNING:
Distraction and testing equipment that is not secured properly can cause accidents.
The passenger airbag could pose a risk if it deploys in a collision.
- Operating testing equipment while driving is a distraction.
- Testing equipment that is not secured probably increases the risk of injury.
- Always secure testing equipment on the rear seat using a strap and have a second person in the rear seat operate it.
Observe the following to prevent personal injury and damage to the electrical/electronic components:
- Connect and disconnect test equipment only when the ignition is off.
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
- Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.
- Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .