Safety Precautions When Working On Vehicle

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Risk of accident due to the uncontrolled movement of the vehicle

With the engine running the uncontrolled movement of the vehicle can be possible if a selector lever position is engaged.

-- Place the selector lever into the "P" position.

-- Engage the parking brake.

Danger of poisonous exhaust gas with the engine running.

-- When engine is running, an exhaust extracting system must always be connected to the exhaust system.

Risk of injury due to the radiator fan turning on automatically.

-- Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

Risk of destroying the electronic components.

-- Only connect and disconnect test equipment when the ignition is off.

Risk of destroying the electronic components.

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

-- Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .