Display Is Not Visible; Disclaimers, Safety, Warnings; Disclaimers; Safety - Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual

vehicle battery is fully charged, an inoperative
DRBIII may be the result or a faulty cable or
vehicle wiring.

3.20 DISPLAY IS NOT VISIBLE

Low temperatures will affect the visibility of the
display. Adjust the contrast to compensate for this
condition.
4.0 DISCLAIMERS, SAFETY,
WARNINGS

4.1 DISCLAIMERS

All information, illustrations, and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice.

4.2 SAFETY

4.2.1 TECHNICIAN SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: WHEN OPERATING, ENGINES
PRODUCE AN ODORLESS GAS CALLED
CARBON MONOXIDE. INHALING CARBON
MONOXIDE GAS CAN RESULT IN SLOWER
REACTION TIMES AND CAN LEAD TO
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE
AREAS WELL VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE
VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP
EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Set the parking brake and block the wheel before
testing or repairing the vehicle. It is especially
important to block the wheels on front-wheel drive
vehicles; the parking brake does not hold drive
wheels.
When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye pro-
tection, and remove any metal jewelry such as
rings, watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
When diagnosing a body system problem, it is
important to follow approved procedures where
applicable. These procedures can be found in this
General Information Section or in the service man-
ual procedures. Following these procedures is very
important to safety of individuals performing diag-
nostic tests.
4.2.2 VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR
TESTING
Make sure the vehicle being tested has a fully
charged battery. If it does not, false diagnostic codes
or error messages may occur.

4.2.3 SERVICING SUB-ASSEMBLIES

Some components of the body system are in-
tended to be serviced as an assembly only. Attempt-
ing to remove or repair certain system sub-
components may result in personal injury and/or
improper system operation. Only those components
with approved repair and installation procedures in
the service manual should be serviced.

4.2.4 DRBIII SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF THE
DRBIII MULTIMETER
READ ALL DRBIII INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE MULTIMETER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer's service speci-
fications at all times.
• Do not use the DRBIII if it has been damaged.
• Do not use the test leads if the insulation is
damaged or if metal is exposed.
•
To avoid electrical shock, do not touch the test
leads, tips, or the circuit being tested.
• Choose the proper range and functions for the
measurement. Do not try voltage or current mea-
surement that may exceed the rated capacity.
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IS DANGEROUS.
INSTRUCTIONS CAN