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Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given
task.
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WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Maintenance Safety
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• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner's manual/Service
Book.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the bonnet.
u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not petrol.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
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WARNING
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.
u Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Vehicle Safety
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• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
u Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
u Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
u Do not open the bonnet while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.
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