Technician Safety Information

General Instructions/Safety Instructions

WARNING:
- Danger of injury when wiper motor starts.
- Danger of injury to hands and fingers when working on wiper mechanism with engine running
- Make sure to switch ignition off and disconnect the power supply to the wiper motor.
- Risk of damage to paintwork on bonnet and wiper arms.
- The wiper arms may touch the bonnet if bonnet is open and wiper motor is running.
- Do not open bonnet/engine compartment lid when wiper arms are raised - damage to paintwork and mechanism.

NOTE: When bonnet lock is unlocked, the wiper motor is switched off or remains in parking position and cannot be switched on. This applies only for speeds of less than 5 km/h; the wiper can be actuated again in higher speeds for safety reasons.

WARNING:
Danger of damage due to improper handling of batteries and control module plug connections.
- Never disconnect battery with engine running.
- Never start engine if battery terminal clamps are not connected securely.
- Never pull off or push on plug connections for the control modules or other electronic components when the ignition is switched on.
- Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and pull off all plug connections to the vehicle electrical system control module when carrying out welding work on the vehicle.