VW Jetta VI 6 owners manual page 338

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WARNING Undercoating and rustproofing products can catch fire on the hot exhaust system or any other hot engine component. x Never apply additional undercoating or rust proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, the exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter, the heat shields, or any other hot vehicle component. Cleaning the engine compartment ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS The engine compartment of a vehicle is a dangerous area ⇒ Working in the engine compartment. If necessary, the engine compartment should be cleaned by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Incorrect cleaning procedures could remove corrosion protec- tion and damage electrical components, among other things. In addition, water could enter directly into the vehicle interior through the plenum chamber ⇒ . Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment ⇒ . If the engine compartment is extremely dirty, have it cleaned professionally by your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Plenum chamber The plenum chamber is located in the engine compartment between windshield and engine, under a perforated cover. Outside air is taken into the vehicle interior from the plenum chamber via the climate control system. Regularly remove leaves and other loose objects from the plenum chamber cover by hand or with a vacuum cleaner. WARNING Injuries, scalding, electric shock, accidents, and fire hazards can occur while working on the engine or in the engine compartment! x Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to familiarize yourself with the necs-e sary procedures and generally accepted safety precautions ⇒ Working in the engine com- partment. x Volkswagen recommends having the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. NOTICE Spraying or pouring water (for example, with a power washer) into the plenum chamber can cause severe damage to the vehicle. Wash the engine compartment only in special wash bays so that the oily dirt and fuel residue that are washed off the vehicle will not enter the sewage system. In some areas it illegal to wash the en- gine compartment anywhere other than at such specified locations.

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