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Starting conditions for auxiliary heating (preheater) > < Safety measures for working on vehicles with auxiliary heaters
Notes on general repairs on vehicles with auxiliary heaters
Notes on general repairs on vehicles with auxiliary heaters
  Note
If the ECON button (depending on vehicle equipment) is pressed, the auxiliary heater will not operate as a supplementary heater.
t  Read self-diagnosis of auxiliary heater using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- or later model.
t  If parts of the fuel system were removed or renewed, ensure that all components for fuel delivery to the auxiliary heater are properly installed.
Following repair work in the vicinity of the auxiliary heater fuel line, check:
t  That the fuel lines are routed flush with the vehicle underbody and are protected against mechanical damage.
t  That the auxiliary heater fuel line is protected from heating which might disturb operation.
t  That the fuel line does not come in contact with components which heat up.
   

Starting conditions for auxiliary heating (preheater) > < Safety measures for working on vehicles with auxiliary heaters