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Printed : 1/9/02
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
YOU must always exercise good judgement when
assessing your abilities to perform the work
described in this manual.
• Make sure you are familiar with basic safety
practices before performing any work on the
vehicle.
• Always work in a well-ventilated area. Carbon
monoxide gas (a by-product of combustion
engines) is poisonous; you can be seriously
injured or even killed if you breathe it.
• Do not service the vehicle with the engine
running unless otherwise stated in a procedure.
• You can be seriously injured by moving parts.
Always keep your hands, fingers, and clothing
away from moving parts.
• Avoid hot components (e.g., engine, exhaust
system, coolant system, brake discs, etc.); they
can burn you. Allow all components to cool
completely before touching or handling them.
• Always place the vehicle on a level surface or
proper stand when performing any work to help
eliminate the chance of the vehicle rolling away
or becoming unstable while you work.
• Make sure you have the skills and tools
necessary before performing any procedure.
• Make sure you are wearing the appropriate
protective clothing when servicing the vehicle
(e.g., safety glasses or a face shield, protective
gloves.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Running the engine indoors.
Breathing exhaust gases
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Running the engine indoors will expose you to
dangerous exhaust gases. Breathing carbon
monoxide gas leads to poisoning, asphyxiation, and
death. This will happen rapidly and without notice.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate the vehicle indoors even for brief
periods of time.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Hot components (e.g., engine, radiator, hoses,
bulbs, exhaust, brakes)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The engine and other vehicle systems operate at
extremely high temperatures. Contact can produce
severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wait for the engine and vehicle systems to cool
completely before starting any work. If the engine
must be running, work carefully and avoid hot
surfaces.
