Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1745

GENERAL INFORMATION
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
EXHAUSE SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST
REMOVAL SYSTEM.
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 the 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 IS DANGEROUS. IT
CAN EXPOSE
POSSIBLY FATAL
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CAUTIONS
AND THE SPECIFICATION LIMITS.
• 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.
• 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.
•
Use caution when measuring voltage above 25v
DC or 25v AC.
• Use the low current shunt to measure circuits up
to 10A. Use the high current clamp to measure
circuits exceeding 10A.
•
When testing for the presence of voltage or cur-
rent, make sure the meter is functioning cor-
rectly. Take a reading of a known voltage or
current before accepting a zero reading.
•
When measuring current, connect the meter in
series with the load.
• Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting
the common test lead.
•
When using the meter function, keep the
DRBIII away from spark plug or coil wires to
avoid measuring error from outside interference.
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YOU TO SERIUOS
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
OR