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6. Use and 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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Confirm that the vehicle is parked on a flat
ground, turn off 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 the battery and all fuel
system related components.
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When carrying out operations related to
battery or compressed air, wear goggles
and protective clothing.
WARNING
Incorrect vehicle maintenance or driving
vehicle before solving the problem may
cause traffic accidents, 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 operate the engine in a well-
ventilated place.
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Scalding: the engine and exhaust
system generate high temperature
during operation, which can easily cause
scalding. Therefore, the parts can be
touched only after the engine and exhaust
system cool down.
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 clean the surfaces
o f i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l a n d a i r b a g
components with cab spray and solvent-
containing cleaning agents. Otherwise,
the surface may be loose and airbag
may be triggered, which may cause
serious injury to the occupants.
6. Use and maintenance