Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 16

PRECAUTION
1. Precaution
A: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the follow-
ing general precautions for environmental protec-
tion and to avoid minor or serious injury to the
person doing the work or people in the area.
1. ABS
Handle the ABS as a total system. Do not disas-
semble or attempt to repair parts which are not in-
structed in this manual. Follow the directions in this
manual when performing maintenance on the AB-
SCM&H/U. When parts other than those specified
are disassembled, it is possible that the ABS sys-
tem will not operate when needed or cause it to op-
erate incorrectly and result in injury.
2. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disas-
semble or attempt to repair individual parts. Follow
the directions in this manual when performing
maintenance on the VDCCM&H/U. When parts
other than those specified are disassembled, it is
possible that the VDC system will not operate when
needed or cause it to operate incorrectly and result
in injury.
3. BRAKE FLUID
If brake fluid gets in your eyes or on your skin, do
the following:
• Wash eyes and seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
• Wash your skin with soap and then rinse thor-
oughly with water.
4. RADIATOR FAN
The radiator fan may rotate without warning, even
when the engine is not ON. Do not place your hand,
cloth, tools or other items near the fan at any time.
5. ROAD TEST
Always conduct road tests in accordance with traf-
fic rules and regulations to avoid bodily injury and
interrupting traffic.
Precaution
6. AIRBAG
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected deploy-
ment of airbags and unnecessary maintenance, fol-
low the instructions in this manual when performing
maintenance on or near the airbag components,
around front of the vehicle (radiator panel, front
wheel apron, front side frame, front bumper, front
hood, front fender), around side of the vehicle (front
door, rear door, center pillar, rear fender, side sill,
rear wheel apron), around rear of the vehicle (rear
seat cushion, rear floor, rear crossmember), and on
or near the airbag wiring harnesses.
To prevent unexpected deployment, turn the igni-
tion switch to OFF and disconnect the ground cable
from battery, then wait at least 20 seconds before
starting work.
7. AIRBAG DISPOSAL
To prevent bodily injury from unexpected airbag
deployment, do not dispose the airbag modules in
the same way as other waste. Follow all govern-
ment regulations concerning disposal of refuse.
8. AIRBAG MODULE
Adhere to the following when handing and storing
the airbag module to prevent bodily injury from un-
expected deployment:
• Do not hold the harnesses or connectors to carry
the module.
• Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards yourself or other people.
• Do not face the bag in the direction that it opens
towards the floor or walls.
9. AIRBAG SPECIAL TOOL
To prevent unexpected deployment, only use spe-
cial tools.
10.WINDOW
Always wear safety glasses when working around
any glass to prevent glass fragments from damag-
ing your eyes.
11.WINDOW ADHESIVE
Always use the recommended or equivalent adhe-
sive when attaching glass to prevent it from coming
falling, resulting in accidents and injury.
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