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Safety Information
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Safety Information
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Provisions for a safe work environment
Only experienced, trained and qualified automotive technicians may carry out work on the vehicle.
Read this publication carefully.
Follow all warnings, notices and instructions to avoid personal injury and property damage.
Always abide by the vehicle’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and instructions.
Observe all accident regulations of the repair facility as well as regional and national regulations.
The workplace should be dry, sufficiently lit and ventilated.
Use personal protective equipment if required (safety shoes, protective goggles, respiratory protection
and ear protectors).
Read and observe all Danger, Warning and Caution hazard alert messages in this publication. They provide
information that can help prevent serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Support
the vehicle with safety stands. Do not work under a vehicle supported only by jacks. Jacks can slip
or fall over. Serious personal injury and damage to components can result.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is an electrical system. When you work on the ABS, take the
same precautions that you must take with any electrical system to avoid serious personal injury. As
with any electrical system, the danger of electrical shock or sparks exists that can ignite
flammable substances. You must always disconnect the battery ground cable before working on the
electrical system.
