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Technician Safety Information


COOLING SYSTEM

WARNING:
NEVER REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. SERIOUS BURNS COULD OCCUR FROM HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT ESCAPING FROM THE RADIATOR.
WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND THE CAP. SLOWLY TURN IT A QUARTER TURN TO ALLOW BUILT-UP PRESSURE TO ESCAPE. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE CAP BY TURNING IT ALL THE WAY.


SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) "AIR BAG"

WARNING:
TO AVOID RENDERING THE SRS INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION WHICH WOULD RESULT IN AIR BAG INFLATION, ALL MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SYSTEM.