Range Rover Evoque: Safety in the garage
If the vehicle has been
driven
recently, do not touch exhaust and
cooling system components until the
engine has cooled.
Never leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases are
poisonous and extremely dangerous.
Never work or allow any person to
place any part of their body beneath a
vehicle supported by a jack.
Keep your hands and clothing away
from drive belts, pulleys and fans.
Some fans may continue to operate
after the engine has stopped.They
may also start to operate after the
engine is turned off and continue
operating for up to 10 minutes.
Remove metal wrist bands and
jewellery, before working in the
engine compartment.
Do not touch electrical leads or
components while the engine is
running, or with the starter switch
turned on.
Do not allow tools or metal parts of the
vehicle to make contact with the
battery leads or terminals.
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Fuel system
Under no circumstances
should any
part of the fuel system be dismantled
or replaced by anyone other than a
suitably qualified vehicle technician.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are
kept away f
Service data recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or
status of var
Changing a bulb
If the lighting has just
been switched
off, give the bulbs time to cool.
Handling them when hot may cause
personal injury.
Always replace bulbs with
the correct
type and specification. If y
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Sitting in the correct position
The driver
and front seat passenger
must not ride with the seat fully
reclined.
Do not adjust
the seat while the
vehicle is moving.
The seat, head restraint, seat belt and airbags,
all contribute to the protection of the user.
Correct use of these components will give you
greater prote
Towing a trailer
Never exceed
the maximum weights
for either the vehicle, or the trailer.
Doing so can cause accelerated wear
and damage to the vehicle. It can also
adversely affect vehicle stability and
braking which in turn can lead to loss
of control and increased braking
distance, resulting in a rollov
