General Information

Important Safety Notice

Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles, as well as the personal safety of the operator. The procedures, descriptions and service methods in this Repair Manual contain general instructions for service and repair. Procedures, techniques, tools and parts for service vary, as does the skill level of the technician. It is impossible to anticipate and provide warnings or cautions for every situation 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 satisfy themselves that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the vehicle will be jeopardized 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 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 at the front and rear of the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving.
• 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 electric cooling fan blades! Take care to ensure the cooling fan motor is fully disconnected when working under the hood.