Safety Precautions
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
If special testing equipment is required during a road test, note the following:
WARNING:
Improperly secured testing and measuring equipment and distraction during a road test increase the risk of an accident.
The passenger airbag could pose a risk if it deploys in a collision.
- Operating testing equipment while driving causes it to shift position.
- There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing equipment.
- Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
- Do NOT use the following vehicle diagnosis testers: VAS 5051 --, VAS 5051A and VAS 5051B --.
- Testing and measuring instruments -1- must lay flat on the passenger's thighs and be operated by him or her, as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
Danger of causing damage to other electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
- Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] Removal and Installation .
To reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the fuel injection and ignition system, always observe the following:
- Do not touch or remove ignition wires when engine is running or turning at starter speed.
- Always turn the ignition off before disconnecting or reconnecting wires for the ignition system, including high voltage wiring and test leads.
- If the engine is to be cranked at starting RPM without starting, disconnect the connectors from the ignition coils and fuel injectors.
- Cleaning the engine should only be performed with ignition turned off.