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4-cyl. direct injection engine (1.8 l and 2.0 l, 4 V, EA 888 gen III, turbocharger, chain drive) - Edition
02.2021
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Safety information
(VRL015283; Edition 02.2021)
⇒ p1.3 recautions when using testers and measuring instru‐
ments during a road test”, page 2
⇒ p1.4 recautions when working on ignition system”, page 2
⇒ p1.5 recautions when working on the cooling system”, page
2
⇒ p1.6 recautions when working on exhaust system”, page 3
1.1
Safety regulations for working on fuel supply
Risk of injury from highly pressurised fuel.
The fuel system is pressurised. Injury from fuel spray possible.
Before opening the fuel system:
– Wear protective goggles.
– Wear protective gloves.
– To release pressure, wrap a clean cloth around the connec‐
tion and carefully loosen the connection.
Danger of fire caused by escaping fuel
When the battery is connected and the driver door opens, the
door contact switch activates the fuel pump. Escaping fuel can
ignite and cause a fire.
– Disconnect voltage supply to fuel pump before opening the
fuel system.
1.2
Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/stop system
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine/motor start
If the vehicle’s start/stop system is activated, the engine can
start unexpectedly. A message in the dash panel insert indi‐
cates whether the start/stop system is activated.
– Deactivate start/stop system by switching off the ignition.
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Arteon 2018 ➤, Arteon 2021 ➤, Arteon Shooting Brake 2021 ➤, Golf 2013 ➤, Golf 2 ...
4-cyl. direct injection engine (1.8 l and 2.0 l, 4 V, EA 888 gen III, turbocharger, chain drive) - Edition
02.2021
1.3
Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during
a road test
Risk of injury caused by unsecured testing and measuring in‐
struments
When the front passenger airbag is triggered in an accident, in‐
sufficiently secured testing and measuring instruments become
dangerous projectiles.
– Secure testing and measuring instruments on the rear seat.
Or
– Have a second person operate the test and measuring
equipment on the rear seat.
1.4
Safety precautions when working on ignition system
Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric
shock.
– Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine
is running or being turned at starter speed.
Risk of damage to components
Connecting or disconnecting electric cables or washing the en‐
gine while it is running may damage components.
– Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting
electric cables.
– Switch off the ignition before washing the engine.
1.5
Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
Danger of scalding by hot coolant
When the motor is hot, the cooling system is under high pres‐
sure. Danger of scalding by steam and hot coolant.
– Wear protective gloves.
– Wear protective goggles.
– Reduce excess pressure by covering cap of coolant expan‐
sion tank with cloths and opening it carefully.
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Arteon 2018 ➤, Arteon 2021 ➤, Arteon Shooting Brake 2021 ➤, Golf 2013 ➤, Golf 2 ...
4-cyl. direct injection engine (1.8 l and 2.0 l, 4 V, EA 888 gen III, turbocharger, chain drive) - Edition
02.2021
1.6
Safety precautions when working on exhaust system
Risk of poisoning due to chemical substances
Exhaust gas temperature senders may contain chemical sub‐
stances. There is a risk of poisoning or injuries to respiratory
system.
– Never open an exhaust gas temperature sender by cutting,
sawing or any other means.
Risk of injury due to hot condensate and particles in the ex‐
haust system.
The exhaust system could contain hot condensate and/or parti‐
cles. There is a risk of injury to the eyes, skin and respiratory
system, as well as poisoning.
– Always wear protective gloves and eye protection when cut‐
ting the exhaust system.
– When cutting, use an extraction system or otherwise ensure
sufficient ventilation.
Risk of damage to flexible joint
Do not allow the flexible joint to kink by more than 10°.
Install flexible joint so that it is not under tension.
Do not damage wire mesh on decoupling element.
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