Vehicle Overview; Warnings And Notices - Geely EC718 2009 Workshop Manual

Vehicle Overview

1.1 Warnings and Notices

1.1.1 Description and Operation
1.1.1.1 Warnings and Notices
Definition of the "Warning", "Notice" and "Note"
Diagnostic and repair procedures include general and specific,
two types of "Warning", "Notice" and "Note". Geely is
committed to provide information to assist service technicians
with diagnostic and repair and to restore the vehicle to normal
running condition. However, if the technician does not follow
the recommended procedures, certain procedures may cause
danger to the technician.
"Warning", "Notice" and "Note" are to prevent the occurrence
of such danger. Not all risks are foreseeable. They are at
apparent locations in the workshop manual. This information is
prepared to prevent the following cases:
– Severe personal injury
– Vehicle damage
–
Unnecessary vehicle repair
– Unnecessary replacement of parts
– Improper vehicle repair or part replacement
Definition of "Warning"
A "Warning" means a procedure must be taken or a prohibited
procedure. If a "warning" is ignored, it may have the following
consequences:
– Severe personal injury
–
If a vehicle is not properly repaired, it may cause severe
personal injury to the driver and / or passengers.
Definition of "Notice"
"Notice" requires to pay special attention to a must taken
procedure or a prohibited procedure. If a "Notice" is ignored, it
may have the following consequences:
– Vehicle damage
–
Unnecessary vehicle repair
–
Unnecessary replacement of parts
– Improper operation of the repaired systems or components
– Damage to related systems or components
– Damaged to fasteners, tools or special tools
–
Engine coolant, lubricants, or other fluid leak
Warnings and Notices
Definition of "Note"
"Note" states the importance of a diagnostic procedure or the
need". The purpose of the "Note" is as following:
–
Clarify the procedures
– Provide additional information for completing a procedure
– Clarify the recommended procedures for operational
reasons
–
Provide help for technicians to complete the repair more
efficiently
– Provide experience to technicians to complete the repair
more easily
Vehicle Lifting Warning
Warning: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury
or death when major components are removed from the vehicle
and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with
jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are
being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
ABS Component Handling Warning
Warning: Certain components in the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting
to remove or disconnect certain system components may result
in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only
those components with approved removal and installation
procedures should be serviced.
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning
Warning: To avoid personal injury when exposed to welding
flashes or to galvanized (Zinc Oxide) metal toxic fumes while
grinding/cutting on any type of metal or sheet molded
compound, you must work in a properly ventilated area,
wearing an approved respirator, eye protection, earplugs,
welding gloves, and protective clothing.
Assistant Driving Warning
Warning: An assistant should drive the vehicle while the
technician checks for the location of the reported condition.
Otherwise, personal injury could result.
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