Vehicle care 143Vehicle checksPerforming work9 DangerNever try to do maintenance workon high voltage batterycomponents yourself. You may beinjured and the vehicle may bedamaged. Service and repair ofthese high voltage batterycomponents should only beperformed by a trained servicetechnician with proper knowledgeand tools. Exposure to highvoltage may cause shock, burns,and even death. The high voltagecomponents in the vehicle canonly be serviced by technicianswith special training.High voltage components areidentified by labels. Do notremove, open, take apart, ormodify these components. Highvoltage cable or wiring has orangecovering. Do not probe, tamperwith, cut, or modify high voltagecable or wiring.9 WarningOnly perform engine compartmentchecks when the ignition is off.The cooling fan may startoperating even if the ignition is off.NoteEven small amounts ofcontamination can cause damage tovehicle systems. Do not allowcontaminants to contact the fluids,reservoir caps, or dipsticks.BonnetOpening1. Switch off the ignition beforeopening the bonnet. If the ignitionis switched on, the engine willstart when the bonnet is opened.Electric vehicle operation modes3 109.2. Pull the release handle and returnit to its original position.
