General Safety Precautions

Risk of accident due to the vehicle rolling.

When working on a vehicle, it always needs to be secured against rolling.

• Automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission: select "P".
• Manual transmission: engage 1st gear.
• Press the parking brake.

There is a risk of injury due to the radiator fan.

Body parts can be pinched or pulled in if the radiator fan starts running by itself.

• When working near the radiator, maintain a distance from the radiator fan.
• Do not reach into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector.

There is a risk of injury due to UV radiation and glare.

Eye and skin damage are possible when the headlamps are turned on.

• Do not look into the beam of light.
• Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
• Place the vehicle key and other start authorization systems (such as smartphones) outside of the vehicle.
• Do not operate the flashers.
• Only assemble the LED headlamps according to the repair information.

Suffocation risk due to refrigerant R744

During procedures in which the 12V battery is disconnected, the vehicle interior carbon dioxide concentration sensor is not working.

• Procedures on the vehicle interior must be performed with open doors.