Subaru 2004 Automobile User Manual


 
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PRECAUTION
Precaution
1. Precaution
A: PRECAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the follow-
ing general precautions. They must be strictly fol-
lowed to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. ABS
Handle the ABS as a total system. Do not disas-
semble or attempt to repair parts which are not in-
structed in this manual. Follow the instructions in
this manual during performing the maintenance of
ABSCM&H/U. To disassemble parts without in-
structions could prevent the ABS system from op-
erating when needed or cause it to operate
incorrectly and result in injury.
2. BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do
the following:
Wash out your eyes and seek immediate medical
attention.
Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thor-
oughly with water.
3. RADIATOR FAN
The radiator fan may rotate without warning, even
when the engine is not on. Do not place your hand,
cloth, tools, or other items near the fan at any time.
4. ROAD TESTS
Always conduct road tests in accordance with traf-
fic rules and regulations to avoid bodily injury and
interrupting traffic.
5. AIRBAG
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected deploy-
ment of airbags and unnecessary maintenance, fol-
low the instructions in this manual when performing
maintenance on the airbag components or nearby,
and the airbag wiring harnesses or nearby.
To prevent unexpected deployment, turn the igni-
tion switch to OFF and disconnect the ground cable
from battery, then wait at lease 20 seconds to dis-
charge electricity before beginning work.
6. AIRBAG DISPOSAL
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected airbag
deployment, do not dispose airbag modules in the
same way as other refuse. Follow the special in-
structions for disposal in this manual. Follow all
government regulations concerning disposal of
refuse.
7. AIRBAG MODULE
Adhere to the following when handling and storing
the airbag module to prevent bodily injury from un-
expected deployment:
Do not hold the harnesses or connectors to carry
module.
Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards yourself or other people.
Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards the floor or walls.
8. AIRBAG SPECIAL TOOLS
To prevent unexpected deployment, only use spe-
cial tools.
9. WINDOW
Always wear safety glasses when working around
any glass to prevent glass fragments from damag-
ing your eyes.
10.WINDOW ADHESIVE
Always use the recommended or alternative adhe-
sive when attaching glass to prevent it from coming
loose and falling, resulting in accidents and injury.