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:
Head restraints
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash,
the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle until
the head restraint is placed in its proper p ...
Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of
normal driving.
WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
Note: Driving through deep water may allow wa ...
Emission control system
WARNING:
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
WARNI ...
