Safety and Environment Protection
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
See also:
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring
system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve s ...
California proposition
WARNING: Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State o ...
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) i ...