Engine compartment – overview
The overview shows the main inspection points in the engine compartment.
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
Warning
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
Warning
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition should always be completely switched off (in mode 0, see Ignition modes) and there should be no remote keys in the passenger compartment. The gear selector should be in the P (park) position. If the engine has been running, wait until it has cooled before touching any components in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
- Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
- Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended movements and body injury.