Safety Precautions When Working On Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Risk of Scalding Due to Hot Coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.