General Information

Important Safety Notice

Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for the safe and reliable operation of all vehicles, as well as the personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this Repair Manual contain general instructions for service and repair. Procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for service vary, and the skill level of the technician varies. It is not possible to provide advice or warnings regarding every case in this manual. Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer must first thoroughly ensure that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the vehicle will be compromised by the replacement part, service procedure, or tool they select.

Indicates that special care must be taken where carelessness could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates that special care must be taken where carelessness could result in injury.

Provides information that will help you avoid mistakes that could damage the vehicle.

Provides you with additional information to help you perform a specific procedure.

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 it in the PARK position unless otherwise specified for the specific operation.
• Place wheel chocks against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to prevent vehicle 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 your 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, be sure the radiator fan motor is fully disconnected when working under the hood with the engine not running.