| Note the following if testers and measuring instruments have to be used during a road test: |
WARNING | Accidents can be caused if the driver is distracted by test equipment while road-testing, or if test equipment is not properly secured. |
| Persons sitting in the front passenger's seat could be injured if the airbag is triggered in an accident. |
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| The use of test equipment while driving causes distraction. |
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| There is an increased risk of injury if test equipment is not secured. |
| Test equipment must always be secured on the rear seat with a strap and operated from the rear seat by a second person. |
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| Observe the following to prevent injuries to persons and damage to the injection and ignition system: |
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| Persons wearing a cardiac pacemaker must at all times maintain a safe distance from high-voltage components such as the ignition system and xenon headlights. |
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| Always switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electrical wiring for the injection or ignition system or tester cables. |
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| Do not touch or disconnect ignition wiring when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
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| Always switch off ignition before washing engine. |
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| If you want to crank the engine at starting speed without actually starting it (e.g. compression test), first unplug the connectors from the ignition coils and the injectors. |
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| Certain tests may lead to faults being stored in the engine control unit. The event memory must be interrogated after completing all tests and repair work. If faults are stored: |
Caution | To prevent irreparable damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery: |
| Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery. |
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