Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
- To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
- Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
- To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
- Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air.
- Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
- The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking brake set and the engine off.
- Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
- Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
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.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
Related topics:
- Important Safety Information
- Safety Label Locations
- Reporting Safety Defects
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