When starting to repair or service electrical equipment, be sure to first disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
When performing electric welding, disconnect the wires from the battery and the generator, as well as the blocks with wires from the electronic engine control unit!
WARNING: If the vehicle is fitted with a coded radio, disconnecting the wire from the battery terminal will lock the radio, so you will need to enter a code to turn it back on. The car radio code is printed on the card attached to the car.
When coasting, do not turn off the ignition, otherwise the anti-theft device in the ignition lock may work, blocking the steering column shaft. Your car may become uncontrollable!
Gasoline, antifreeze, and antifreeze are toxic, so be careful when filling your vehicle with fluids.
The exhaust system has two catalytic converters (one for the exhaust gases of the 1st and 2nd cylinders, the second for the exhaust gases of the 3rd and 4th cylinders). When the engine is running, they heat up to temperatures over 600°C, so to avoid a fire when parking, make sure that there is no dry grass or combustible materials under the bottom of the car.
It is forbidden to operate the vehicle with the emergency oil pressure drop warning light on: it should briefly (no more than 2 s) light up only when the engine is started. This also applies to the battery discharge warning light, as sometimes the cause of its ignition can be a short circuit in the wiring, leading to a fire in the engine compartment of the car.
It is forbidden to work under a vehicle raised with a jack. Be sure to place reliable supports under the body.
Do not smoke or use open flames when refueling or servicing the vehicle.
It is forbidden to check the operation of the generator by disconnecting the wires from the battery, and the operability of the ignition system «for a spark».
When lifting the vehicle with a jack, be sure to apply the parking brake and place suitable stops under the wheels on the opposite side.
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