Disclaimers, Safety, Warnings; Disclaimers; Safety; Technician Safety Information - Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual

3.5.2 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: ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE THAT IS ODORLESS, CAUSES
SLOWER REACTION TIME, AND CAN LEAD
TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS
OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE AREAS WELL
VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE VEHICLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST
REMOVAL SYSTEM.
Set the parking brake and block the wheels 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 the front
drive wheels.
When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye pro-
tection, and remove any metal jewelry such as
watchbands or bracelets that might make an inad-
vertent electrical contact.
When diagnosing an antilock brake or adjustable
pedals system problem, it is important to follow
GENERAL INFORMATION
approved procedures where applicable. These pro-
cedures can be found in the service manual. Follow-
ing these procedures is very important to the safety
of individuals diagnostic 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 antilock brake or adjust-
able pedals system are intended to be serviced in
assembly only. Attempting to remove or repair cer-
tain sub-components may result in personal injury
and/or improper system operation. Only those com-
ponents with approved repair and installation pro-
cedures in the service manual should be serviced.

4.2.4 DRBIII SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF THE
DRBIII MULTIMETER IS DANGEROUS. IT
CAN EXPOSE YOU
POSSIBLY FATAL
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CAUTIONS
AND THE SPECIFICATIONS LIMITS.
Follow the vehicle manufacturer's service specifi-
cations at all times.
• Do not use the DRBIII if it has been damaged.
• Do not use the test leads if 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 function for the
measurement. Do not try voltage or current mea-
surements that may exceed the rated capacity.
• Do not exceed the limits shown in the table below:
FUNCTION
Volts
Ohms (resistance)*
Frequency Measured
Frequency Generated
Temperature
* Ohms cannot be measured if voltage is present.
Ohms can be measured only in a non-powered
circuit.
• Voltage between any terminal and ground must
not exceed 500v DC or 500v peak AC.
5
TO SERIOUS OR
INJURY. CAREFULLY
INPUT LIMIT
0 - 500 peak volts AC
0 - 500 volts DC
0 - 1.12 megohms
0 - 10 kHz
-58 - 1100°F
-50 - 600°C