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Body and Frame: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION
Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement of body electrical related parts.

LIGHTING SYSTEM
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.

SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
The Vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement). be sure to read the precautionary notices.
Supplemental Restraint Systems

AUDIO SYSTEM
If the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. the preset AM. FM1 and FM2 stations stored in memory are erased. so be sure to note the stations and reset them after the negative (-) terminal cable is reconnected to the battery.

If the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected, the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" will operate when the terminal is reconnected, but the radio, tape player and CD player will not operate. Be sure to input the correct ID number so that the radio, tape player and CD player can be operated again.



MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement). be sure to read the precautionary notices.
Mobile Communications