Warning instructions when hood open - RA01001040085X(01-0085)
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A risk of injury exists when the hood is opened and the engine is running. The engine is equipped with an electronic distributor ignition (DI) system. Because of the high ignition voltage it is extremely dangerous to touch components of the ignition system (ignition coil, ignition cables, spark plug connectors, test socket) when
- the engine is running,
- the engine is started,
- the key in the steering lock is in position 2 and the engine is cranked by hand.
Pay attention to instructions regarding performing work on the breakerless transistorized ignition system!