is lifted on a hoist may create a dangerous weight imbalance. Restrain the vehicle on the hoist with chains or straps to prevent vehicle movement. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always secure transmission, transfer case, and axle assemblies to their service jack. Avoid obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Improperly secured assemblies or contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always secure engines, transmissions, or other heavy components to the support fixture with straps and wooden support blocks. Improperly secured assemblies could fall off the fixture, resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Never support an engine by the intake or exhaust manifolds. The engine may drop suddenly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Turn off (disable) the power running boards (if equipped) before jacking, lifting or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the power running board and the vehicle. Extended power running boards will retract when doors are closed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Keep solvents away from ignition sources. Solvents may be flammable and can ignite or explode if not handled correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Use tools, not fingers, to hold flagnuts. Flagnuts may slip or spin unexpectedly when removing fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injured fingers.
Carefully review the safety warnings for each system using the links below before beginning any service or repair.
For additional information, refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Battery and Battery Charging Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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