Do not operate the
engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module) system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and TM sections.
Controls
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to select
the air flow outlets.
MAX — Air flows from center and side
A/Cvents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and side
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Basic inspection
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work flow
Overall sequence
Detailed flow
1.Get information for symptom
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition
and the environment when the
incident/malfunction occurred).
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2.Confirm the symptom
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Event Data Recorders (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is ...