Operation Manual

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PERSONAL SAFETY
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• The cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, only replace
the plug with another original or the operation of the system may
be adversely affected. Do not remove the reservoir plug when the
engine is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
• Do not travel with the windscreen washer fluid reservoir empty:
the windscreen washer is essential for improving visibility.
• Some commercial windscreen washer additives are flammable.
The engine compartment contains hot components which may
set it on fire.
• Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corrosive. In the event of
accidental contact, immediately wash the affected parts with
water and mild soap. Then rinse thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
• Symbol
π on the contain indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
which is different from a mineral fluid.
Use of a mineral type fluid will damage the special rubber seals of
the braking system beyond repair.
• Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
sources of sparks away from the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
• Running the battery with an excessively low liquid level will
damage the battery beyond repair and could even cause its
explosion.
• If the vehicle must remain unused for a long time at a very low
temperature, remove the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
• When performing any operation on the battery or near it,
always protect your eyes with special goggles.
• When towing, remember that without the help of the brake
servo and electric power steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel.
• Do not use flexible cables when towing and avoid jerky
movements.
• During towing, make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
• When towing the vehicle, you must comply with all specific
traffic regulations, both in terms of the towing device and
behaviour on the road.
• Do not start the engine while towing the car.
• The (front/rear) tow hook must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short distances using an
appropriate device in accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle.
The tow hook MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road
or where there are obstacles and/or for towing operations using
cables or other non-rigid devices. In compliance with the above
conditions, towing must take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much as possible along the
same centre line.
38) SERVICING - CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
• Never smoke while working in the engine compartment: gas
and inflammable vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
• Be very careful when working in the engine compartment
when the engine is hot: you may get burned. Remember that
when the engine is hot, the fan may operate: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.