General Information

Important Safety Notice

Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe and reliable operation of all vehicles, and for the safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this manual contain general recommendations for service and repair. The procedures, methods, tools, and parts for service, as well as the skills of technicians, vary. It is impossible to give advice or warnings for every case in this manual. Therefore, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer must first ensure that the replacement part, service procedure, or selected tool does not endanger personal safety or the safe operation of the vehicle. The following list contains general WARNINGS that you must observe when working on the vehicle.

• Always wear safety glasses with side shields to protect your eyes.
• Use safety stands when a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
• Make sure the ignition key is still in the OFF position, unless otherwise specified in the procedure.
• Apply the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission, place it in P (Park) unless otherwise specified for the specific operation.
• Place wheel chocks against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to prevent vehicle movement.
• Start the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Keep away from moving parts (keep clothing and body parts at a safe distance from these parts), in particular drive belts, when the engine is running.
• To avoid severe burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, and muffler.
• Do not smoke when working on the vehicle.
• To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, dangling jewelry, and loose clothing before you start working on the vehicle.
• When working under the hood, keep your hands and other objects away from the radiator cooling fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with a cooling fan that can be activated even when the ignition key is in the OFF position. For this reason, make sure that the radiator fan motor is fully disconnected when working under the hood and the engine is not rotating.