The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.

Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_6 .

Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
Opening and closing the bonnetWiring Harness Repair Set - Wire Strippers -VAS1978/3
The Wiring Harness Repair Set - Wire Strippers -VAS1978/3-
is used for professional stripping and cutting of wires.
The Wiring Harness Repair Set - Wire Strippers -VAS1978/3-
is a component of the Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978B- and
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ General information on transporting children in the vehicle
→ Various securing systems
→ Using a child seat on the front passenger seat
→ Using a child seat on the rear seats
→ Securing c ...
General Information
In order to be able to force moisture and other contaminants
out of refrigerant circuit, compressed air and nitrogen (to
force moisture out of refrigerant circuit) are to be used.
For the most part, blowing through the refrigerant circui ...