Safety Precautions When Working On Cooling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of scalding from hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a risk of scalding from hot steam and coolant.
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.