SSANGYONG Korando 2012 Manual page 354

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▶ Fuel and engine oil system
The engine oil and fuel damages the painted surfaces and rubber material of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery before servicing the fuel system, and prepare
the service plug grip.
- When working with the fuel or oil systems in enclosed area, always keep the working area
well-ventilated and never allow anybody to smoke.
- Do not allow the gasoline to contact to rubber or leather parts.
- Carefully separate the pipe between high pressure fuel pump and fuel injector so that any fuel
can be spilled out.
- Fully release the pressure from the fuel system before removing any parts of fuel system.
- To release the fuel pressure in high pressure line, let the engine fully cool down.
- Gaskets and seals on the fuel and oil systems should be replaced with new ones. All bolts
and nuts should be tightened as specified.
- Prolonged exposure to the engine oil make cause a skin cancer or an irritation.
- Used engine cotains the hazardous material that may cause the skin cancer. Do not allow the
used engine to make contact with your skin.
- Make sure to wear the protection gloves and goggle when handling the engine oil. If contact
happens, rinse affected areas immediately with plenty of water. Do not wash it with gasoline
or solvent. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
- Improperly disposed engine oil can pollute the environment. Dispose the used engine oil and
oil filter in accordance with local environmental regulations.
- Make sure to check the connections for leak after installation.
▶ Electric devices
Extraordinary care should be taken when servicing the electric systems. Currently, the engine uses
a lot of electric devices. Short circuit and poor contact may cause the low engine performance,
incomplete combustion and other abnormalities.
- To prevent any damage to electric systems, make sure to disconnect the negative (-) cable
from the battery and place the ignition switch to OFF position before servicing.
- Use only the specified parts with same ratings when replacing the electric devices. Check the
grounds and connections for looseness.