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6. In-service maintenance
6.1. Maintenance instructions
Safety precautions
To avoid potential hazards, please read this
section before work and confirm that you have
the necessary tools and techniques.
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Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a
level ground, shut down the engine and
apply the parking brake.
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When cleaning parts and components,
use the commercially available de-greaser
or parts cleaner, instead of gasoline.
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Keep lit cigarettes, sparks, and open
flames away from batteries and all fuel
system related components.
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When working on batteries or with
compressed air, wear goggles and
protective clothing.
WARNING
Incorrect vehicle maintenance or driving
the vehicle before the problem is solved
may cause a traffic accident, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Potential hazards of the vehicle
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Carbon monoxide: carbon monoxide in
the exhaust gas of the engine is toxic. Be
sure to start the engine in a well-ventilated
place.
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Burns: the engine and exhaust system
are at high temperature during operation,
which can easily cause burns. Therefore,
wait till the engine and exhaust system
cool down before touching the related
parts and components.
CAUTION
This section lists some of important safety
precautions. We cannot list all the dangers
you may encounter during maintenance
work.
6.2 Interior maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance of instruments
and plastic parts
Clean the surface of instruments and plastic
parts with a clean soft cloth and clean water.
If it cannot be cleaned, it is required to use a
special solvent-free plastic cleaning agent for
cleaning.
CAUTION
Solvent-based cleaning agents can damage
plastic parts.
WARNING
It is forbidden to use cab sprays and
solvent-based cleaning agents to clean
the surface of the instrument panel
and airbag assembly. Otherwise, it
may loosen the surface and trigger the
airbag, which may cause serious injury
to occupants.
6. In-service maintenance
