If Testing Equipment Must Be Used during a Road Test, Note the Following:

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WARNING:

There is a risk of an accident due to distractions and improperly secured testing equipment.

Risk of the front passenger airbag deploying during an accident.

Operating testing equipment while driving is a distraction.
Testing equipment that is not secured properly increases the risk of personal injury.

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:

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

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Follow the steps when disconnecting the battery.
Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY .