Safety Precautions When Working On Vehicles With Start/Stop System
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WARNING:
There is a risk of injury due to the engine starting unexpectedly.
The engine can start unexpectedly on vehicles with an activated Start/Stop System. A message in the instrument cluster indicates whether the Start/Stop System is activated.
-- Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.