Technician Safety Information
Coolant:
Risk Of Injury To Skin And Eyes Frown Scalding From Hot Coolant Which Splashes Out.
Do not open the cooling system unless the coolant temperature is below 90 °C.
Open cap slowly and allow the pressure to release.
Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.
Wear protective gloves, protective -
Possible Dangers
Risk Of Injury
The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding from hot coolant which, splashes out if the cooling system is opened suddenly.
Risk of poisoning
If coolant is swallowed, the person affected By to show signs of poisoning such as headaches, giddiness and stomach aches, paralysis of the respiratory system, unconsciousness. nausea, and convulsions.
Protective Measures/rules Of Conduct
Allow cooling system to cool down to a coolant temperature of less than 90°C.
Open coolant system cap slowly; open a conventional type of coolant system cap to the first detent and open a screw-type coolant system cap about 1/2 turn, and allow the pressure to release.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothes, and eye-protection.
Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.
First Aid Measures
Pour large quantities of cold water over the affected area of skin and cover over with sterile bandages.
Have person affected drink plenty of water to which medicinal carbon has been added.
Consult a doctor if the person affected has severe burns or has -swallowed considerable quantities.
Vehicle Movement
Risk of accident as a result of vehicle starting off when engine running.
Risk of injury as a result of bruises and burns if you insert your hands into engine when it is being started or when it is running.
Secure vehicle to prevent it moving off.
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts
Possible Dangers
Risk of accident from vehicle starting off during starting operation (e.g. when testing compression pressure) as a result of gear engaged or when engine running and vehicles with automatic transmission as a result of selector lever position "P" or "N" not engaged (with the exception of vehicles which do not have any selector lever position "P").
Risk Of Injury
Severe injuries may be caused by freely rotating parts in the area of the running engine. The heat produced by the engine when it is operating can result in severe burns if content is made with individual, unshielded parts.
Rules Of Conduct/Protective Measures
As a general rule, carry out work on the running engine only if this is absolutely essential.
Before starting the engine, apply parking brake.
On models with manual transmission, move gearshift lever into Neutral position.
On models with automatic transmission, move selector lever into position APT or "N. (with the exception of vehicles which do not have any selector lever position "P".
On models which do not have selector lever position "P" secure selector lever to prevent it being operate unintentionally.
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
Take off any jewelry, such as chains, rings etc
If you have long hair, wear a suitable head cover.
Before commencing work on the running engine, check to obtain a general picture of the positioning of parts which may be hot.
When carrying out work when starting the engine or when engine is running, do not touch any hot and rotating parts.
Fuel Handling
Risk of explosion from ignition of fuel, risk of poisoning if fuel is inhaled or swallowed and risk of injury if skin or eyes come into contact with fuel.
Fire, the creation of sparks, naked lights and smoking prohibited. Only pour fuels into containers which are suitable and are correspondingly marked. Wear protective clothing when handling fuels.
Potential Dangers
Risk Of Explosion, Poisoning And Injury
Fuels are highly flammable and are poisonous if swallowed. Fuel can cause damage to the skin. Contact with gasoline fuel, for example, removes the skin's natural oils. Fuel vapors are explosive and invisible, and spread out along the floor They are poisonous if inhaled and can cause unconsciousness in high concentrations.
Protective Measures/rules For Handling Fuels
- Observe local national safety regulations.
- Fire, the creation of sparks, naked lights and smoking forbidden.
- Make sure that the work area is sufficiently well ventilated.
- Never drain or add fuels over workshop pits.
- Always put drained fuel into containers which are suitable and can be properly closed off.
- Immediately remove any fuel which has been spilt.
Working On The Vehicle Using A Naked Flame
(e.g. When Welding Etc.).
- Before carrying out such work, remove the relevant parts of the fuel system and seal off open fuel lines with plugs.
First Aid Measures
Wash any fuel from skin using soap and water.
Change out of clothing on which fuel has been spilt as soon as possible.
If fuel is splashed into the eyes, rinse out the eyes immediately with water; consult a doctor if appropriate.
Hazard From Contact With Parts Conducting High Voltages
Do not touch parts which conduct high voltages. Persons who have been fitted with electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not carry out any work on the ignition system.
Hazard From High Voltage Of Ignition System
- Electronic ignition systems operate within a hazardous power range both on the low voltage side (primary circuit) as well as on the high voltage side (secondary circuit). Contact with such components can result in burns, heart flutter or cardiac arrest.
Rules Of Conduct/Precautionary Measures
- Persons with heart pacemakers must not carry out any work on the ignition system.
- Switch off ignition before carrying out any work on the ignition system.
- When working on the engine when it is running or rotating at starter speed, do not touch or remove any components of the ignition system.
- Wear safety shoes (with rubber soles,.
- Unplug crankshaft position sensor connector at the control module or at position sensor.
- Do not install any electric conducting, uninsulated adapters or sensors into the ignition cable.