Electrical system

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

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Note the following when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system:

WARNING Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a start-stop system. If the Start/Stop system of a vehicle is activated, the engine can start automatically, if required. A message will appear in the dash panel insert. When working on the vehicle, make sure that the Start/Stop system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; then switch the ignition on again, if necessary).

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