Engine compartment, overview


The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
- Coolant expansion tank
- Power steering fluid reservoir
- Engine oil dipstick
- Radiator
- Filler cap for engine oil
- Cover over brake fluid reservoir
- Battery
- Relay and fuse box
- Washer fluid reservoir
- Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
WARNING
The ignition should always be completely switched off before performing any operations 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.
See also:
Water on brake discs and brake padsaffects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an
automatic car wash can cause water to collect
on the brake discs and pads. This will cause a
delay in braking effect when the pedal is
depressed. To ...
Watching a video
Video tracks/files can be viewed via the vehicle's
media player or the USB socket.
For more information about the media player,
see page 225 or page 227 for information about
the USB socket.
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Indicator and warning symbols
Low oil
pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is normal
and the light stays on after ...
