Repair and Diagnosis: Service Precautions

Fundamental procedures

NOTICES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As you read through the various procedures, you will encounter Notices, Cautions and Warnings. Each one is there for a specific purpose. Notices give you added information that will assist you in completing a particular procedure.Cautions prevent you from making an error that could damage the vehicle.Warnings remind you to be especially careful in specific areas where carelessness can cause personal injury.

The following items contain general procedures you should always follow when working on a vehicle:

PROTECTION OF VEHICLE
Always cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work. Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.





A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
The following precautions must be followed when jacking up the vehicle:
1. Block the wheels.
2. Use only the specified jacking positions.
3. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

The engine compartment must be clear of tools and people before starting the engine.