Technician Safety Information

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always wear appropriate eye protection.

Block the drive wheels, as a safety routine, before beginning any service with the vehicle on the ground.

Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Use jackstands, on a flat and level hard surface, for safe support.

Exercise care when performing spark test, always use non-conductive ignition wire pliers. Ignition systems present a shock hazard.

Use caution when working near the catalytic converter to prevent the possibility of burns. Converter temperatures can exceed 1200°F.

Exercise care when working with spring or tension loaded fasteners such as E-clips, or snap rings. Careless removal can cause personal injury.

FLOODED ENGINE PRECAUTIONS

Keep all flames, sparks and high heat sources away from flooded engines.

Drain oil contaminated by fuel in a safe, well ventilated area.

Disable the ignition system, before cranking a flooded engine, with the spark plugs removed. Raw fuel coming out of the spark plug holes could be ignited.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: The following information applies only to vehicles equipped with airbag(s).

WARNING: Unintentional activation of an airbag due to improper removal, handling or installation of airbag, can lead to personal injury.

Do not use electrical test equipment on SRS circuits.

- All SRS wiring harnesses have yellow outer insulation.

- SRS related components are located in the steering column, center console, dash, and front fenders.

Disassembling or replacing airbags and related components requires special cautions and tools. See Air Bags and Seat Belts.

METHANOL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:
Methanol vapors are extremely flammable and can travel along the ground. Service vehicles in a well ventilated area, avoid ignition sources and never smoke while servicing vehicle.

Methanol is more toxic than gasoline, follow service precautions below:

Avoid breathing methanol fumes or ingesting methanol.

- Breathing methanol vapors may result in headaches, dizziness and even unconsciousness.

- Ingesting methanol may result in serious injury, blindness or death.

Wear methanol resistant gloves when servicing methanol powered vehicles.

- Prolonged contact with skin may result in dry skin, an allergic reaction, or absorbtion through skin.