Safety Precautions

Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.

Maintenance Safety

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the 12-volt battery, High Voltage System, and all fuel-related parts.
To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not gasoline.
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12-volt battery or compressed air.
Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat from the motor, engine, or the surrounding parts can ignite them, causing a fire.
Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Vehicle Safety

The vehicle must be stationary, parked on level ground with the parking brake set and the power system off.
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this guide.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.