Safety Precautions
Observe the following to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage:
WARNING:
Vehicles with a S-Tronic 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 the engine is running, an exhaust extraction system must always be connected to the exhaust system.
If testing equipment must be used during a road test, observe the following:
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 causes it to shift position.
- There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing equipment.
- Always secure testing equipment on the rear seat using a strap and have a second person in the rear seat operate it.
To prevent personal injury and damage or destruction of electrical and electronic components, observe the following:
- Connect and disconnect test equipment only when the ignition is turned off.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
- Observe measures for disconnecting battery.
- Only disconnect the battery with ignition turned off.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .