Honda 1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual page 94

Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner's
manual.
Important Safety Precautions
Before you begin any
maintenance, make sure your car
is parked on level ground and
that the parking brake is on.
Also, be sure the engine is off.
This will help to eliminate
several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
from engine exhaust. Be sure
there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the
engine.
Burns from hot parts. Let the
engine and exhaust system
cool before touching any
parts.
Injury from moving parts. Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
Maintenance Safety
Read the instructions before you
begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire
or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline or
batteries. Use a nonflammable
solvent, not gasoline, to clean
parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the
battery and all fuel-related parts.
You should wear eye protection
and protective clothing when
working near the battery or
when using compressed air.
Maintenance