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.
Cautions in Removing Battery Terminal and AV Control Unit
Three Way CatalystContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When moving the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
When removing the key ...
Handling precautions for plastics
Precautions for plastics
When repairing and painting a portion of the body adjacent to plastic
parts, consider their characteristics
(influence of heat and solvent) and remove them if necessary or take
suitable measures to protect them.
Plastic parts should be repaired and painted ...
Power supply and ground circuit
Av control unit
Av control unit : diagnosis procedure
Regarding wiring diagram information, refer to av-331, "wiring diagram".
1.Check fuse
Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Are the fuses blown?
Yes >> replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit. ...