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Safety Precautions






Safety Precautions

If testing equipment must be used during a road test, observe the following:

CAUTION!
Distraction and testing equipment that is not secured properly can cause accidents.

Risk of passenger airbag deploying in an accident.

Operating testing equipment while driving causes it to shift position.

There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing equipment.

Always secure testing equipment on the rear seat using a strap and have a second person in the rear seat operate it.

Observe the following to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage:

CAUTION!
There is a risk of injury and accident from accidentally engaging a gear when the engine is running.

Before performing work with the engine running, place the selector lever in the "P" position and engage the parking brake.

To prevent personal injury and damage or destruction of electrical and electronic components, observe the following:

Always switch ignition off before connecting or disconnecting test/measurement tools.

CAUTION!
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

Only disconnect battery with ignition switched off.

- Disconnect battery.