Servicing Precautions - Aston Martin DB11 Owner's Handbook Manual

Servicing Precautions

To avoid personal injury, the following safety precautions must be
observed when the hood is open and the engine is operating or
the ignition is on.
Warning: Protect yourself against dangerous substances.
Warning: Keep hands, hair, tools, items of clothing and
jewellery clear of all drive belts, pulleys and operating
mechanisms. The cooling fan may operate even though the
engine is not operating.
Warning: Avoid skin contact with all exhaust system and
engine components, engine fluids and escaping steam. They
may be hot and can cause scalding or burns.
Warning: Any loose objects, such as ties, should be
removed before working on a vehicle. Any jewellery should
also be removed before working on a vehicle, especially
work on the electrical system.
Warning: Catalytic converters convert harmful exhaust
gasses into less noxious substances and so reduce
environmental pollution. They operate at high temperatures
and continue to radiate a considerable amount of heat after
the ignition has been set to off.
Warning: Do not breathe exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous
gas, which is colourless and odourless and can cause
unconsciousness and may be fatal. Never start or leave the
engine running in an enclosed, unventilated area.
Warning: Do not work beneath the vehicle with a vehicle
lifting jack as the only support. Place suitable stands under
the vehicle.
Warning: Keep children and pets clear of the vehicle. Do
not let anyone inside the vehicle unless specifically working
to your instructions.
Warning: Whenever possible, work in the engine
compartment with the engine cool, the ignition off and the
vehicle battery disconnected.
Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable and, in confined
spaces, is also explosive and toxic. In the event of spillage,
set the engine to off. Do not use a flame or spark near fuel or
fuel vapour. Do not smoke near fuel or fuel vapour. Do not
inhale fuel vapour or fumes.
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