General Information

Important Safety Notice

Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles, as well as the personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this repair manual contain general directions for service and repair. Various procedures, methods, tools, and parts for service exist, as well as the skill of technicians. Therefore, it is impossible for 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 personal safety and safe operation of the vehicle are not compromised. The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you must follow when working on the 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 switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedure.
• Apply the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, place the shift lever in P.
• Place chocks against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to prepare for sudden vehicle movement.
• To avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning, run the engine only in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when 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 it is necessary to work 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 the engine is not running.