Protection, Safety, and Precautions
PROTECTION OF THE VEHICLEAlways be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
CAUTION:
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the hood whenever you Inspect the engine compartment to prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
Assure that the support rod has been released prior to closing the hood. Always double check to be sure the hood Is firmly latched before driving away.
A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
The following precautions must be followed when jacking up the vehicle.
1. Block wheels.
2. Use only specified jacking positions.
3. Support vehicle with safety stands (jack stands).
4. Start the engine only after making certain the engine compartment is clear of tools and people.
PRECAUTIONS FOR A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If large amounts of unburned gasoline flow into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer.
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at fast idle speed for more than 10 minutes and at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
3. Avoid spark jump test.
Spark lump only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible and, while testing, never race the engine.
4. Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement. Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible.
5. Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
6. Avoid coasting with ignition turned off and prolonged braking.
7. Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.
SRS SYSTEM COMPONENTS INFORMATION CUSTOMER CAUTIONS
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the airbag system to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident.
Further, if a mistake is made in servicing the airbag system, it is possible the airbag may fail to operate when required. Before performing servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the following items carefully, then follow the correct procedure described in the repair manual.
1. Work must be started after approx. 30 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. (The airbag system is equipped with a back-up power source so that if work is started within 30 seconds of disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the airbag may be deployed.)
When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, memory of the clock and audio systems will be cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the contents memorized by the audio memory system. Then when work is finished, reset the audio system as before and adjust the clock.
2. Malfunction symptoms of the airbag system are difficult to confirm, so the diagnostic codes become the most important source of information when troubleshooting.
When troubleshooting the airbag system, always inspect the diagnostic codes before disconnecting the battery.
3. Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
4. Never attempt to disassemble and repair the airbag modules, SRSCM, Clock spring and Air-bag wiring harness in order to reuse it.
5. If the SRSCM or air-bag module have been dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace them with new ones.
6. After work on the airbag system is completed, perform the SRS SRI check.