Safety Precautions During Road Test With Testing Equipment
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Observe The Following To Avoid Personal Injury And Vehicle Damage:
WARNING:
Vehicles with a dual clutch transmission - accidentally moving the selector lever when the engine is running can cause an accident and injury.
- Move the selector lever into "P" and pull the parking brake lever before working with the engine running.
Risk Of Poisoning!
- Always connect an exhaust hose to the vehicle when working on a running engine.
If Testing Equipment Must Be Used During A Road Test, Note The Following:
WARNING:
Distractions and testing equipment that is not secured properly increases the risk of an accident.
There is a risk that the front passenger airbag may deploy during an accident.
- Operating testing equipment while driving causes distractions.
- There is an increased risk of personal injury if testing equipment is not secured properly.
- Always secure testing equipment to the rear seat with a strap and have a second technician operate it in the rear seat.
To Prevent Personal Injury And Damage To Electrical And Electronic Components, Observe The Following:
- Connect and disconnect test equipment only when the ignition is off.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
- Follow the steps for disconnecting the battery.
- Only disconnect the battery when the ignition is switched off.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING . .