Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable operation of all vehicles, and to the personal safety of the operator. The procedures and descriptions in this Repair Manual contain general service and repair instructions. Various procedures, methods, tools, and service parts, as well as technician skill levels, differ. Therefore, it is not possible in this manual to give advice or warning for every case. Accordingly, if you use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool that is not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, make sure that neither personal safety nor vehicle safety is endangered.
Indicates that special care must be taken where carelessness could result in death or serious injury.
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The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you must follow when working on a vehicle.
Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition key is always in the OFF position unless the procedure requires otherwise.
Engage the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission, place the shift lever in P.
Place chocks against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to prepare the vehicle for sudden movement.
Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts while the engine is running, especially the drive belts.
To avoid serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, and muffler.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose jewelry, and loose clothing before working on the vehicle.
When working under the hood, keep hands and other objects away from the radiator fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with a cooling fan that can start even when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. For this reason, make sure the radiator fan motor is fully disconnected when working under the hood and when the engine is not running.
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