These labels should not be removed. The warnings are provided to alert owners/drivers and personnel performing repair or maintenance operations on the vehicle.
The most common labels are reproduced below. An explanation of the warning signs is provided next to them.
1. If components or assemblies are equipped with a warning triangle and an open book symbol, this means that before touching these components or assemblies or attempting to make any adjustments, you should refer to the relevant section of the vehicle's Owner's Manual.
2. If components or assemblies are provided with a warning triangle with an "electric discharge" arrow and an open book symbol, this indicates that these components and assemblies are inherently subject to high voltage. Never touch such assemblies when the engine is running or the ignition is on. See the "Electric shock" chapter in this subsection.
3. This symbol identifies Ford vehicles and replacement parts that contain asbestos. See the Asbestos chapter in this subsection.
4. If elements or units are provided with such a sign, it indicates that the element contains a chemically aggressive substance. See the chapter "Acids and alkalis" in this subsection.
5. If a vehicle is equipped with a warning circle with a crossed-out lit match, this indicates that it is prohibited to use open fire sources (flames) in the immediate vicinity of such a vehicle, since it is transporting flammable or explosive liquids or gases under pressure. See the chapter "Fire" in this subsection.
6. If a vehicle is equipped with this sign (usually in combination with the sign described in paragraph 5), this indicates the presence of a potentially explosive substance in the immediate vicinity.
7. If vehicles are equipped with this sign, it means that children should not be in the immediate vicinity of them without appropriate supervision.