Safety Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Jaguar XKR and 2001 Jaguar XK8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTS IN FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR BEING PRESENT IN THE ATMOSPHERE. FUEL VAPOR IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE, HENCE GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHILE WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM. ADHERE STRICTLY TO THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

WARNING: FUME EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN OPERATION WHEN SOLVENTS ARE USED E.G. TRICHLOROETHANE, WHITE SPIRIT, SBP3, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, PERCHLORETHYLENE. DO NOT SMOKE IN THE VICINITY OF VOLATILE DEGREASING AGENTS.

General workshop practices:

Disconnect the grounded terminal of the vehicle battery.
Do not apply heat in an attempt to free seized nuts or fittings; as well as causing damage to protective coatings, there is a risk of damage from stray heat to electronic equipment and brake lines.
Keep oils and solvents away from naked flames and other sources of ignition.
Adhere strictly to handling and safety instructions given on containers and labels.
Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is conveniently located.
When using electrical tools and equipment, inspect the power lead for damage and check that it is properly grounded.
Do not leave tools, equipment, spilt oil etc. around the work area.

Working beneath a vehicle:

Whenever possible, use a ramp or pit in preference to jacking.
Position chocks at the wheels as well as applying the parking brake.
Never rely on a jack alone to support a vehicle; use axle stands, or blocks carefully placed at the jacking points, to provide a rigid location.
Check that any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity and is fully serviceable.

Working on air conditioning systems:

Do not disconnect any pipes of the refrigeration system unless you are trained and instructed to do so; a refrigerant is used which can cause blindness if allowed to come into contact with the eyes.