Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning light switch tab is located under
the turn-signal control lever. See
Fig. 23.1.To operate
the hazard lights, pull the tab out. All of the turn sig-
nal lights and both of the indicator lights on the con-
trol panel will flash.
To cancel the hazard warning lights, push the turn
signal control lever either up or down, then return the
lever to its neutral position.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is located either in the cab by the
driver’s door, or in the baggage compartment.
Emergency Kit, Optional
An optional emergency kit is located in the cab. The
kit includes one or more of the following: a first aid
kit, a reflective vest, a triangular reflector, a flare kit,
and (on vehicles with a Davco fuel/water separator) a
spin-on fuel filter element.
If there is an emergency while driving, cautiously pull
off the road. Turn on the hazard warning lights. Place
the flares and reflector along the side of the road to
alert other drivers that an emergency situation exists.
WARNING
Use extreme care when placing flares in emer-
gency situations that involve exposure to flam-
mable substances such as fuel. An explosion or
fire could occur causing serious personal injury.
Emergency Starting With
Jumper Cables
When using jumper cables, follow the instructions
below.
WARNING
Batteries release explosive gas. Do not smoke
when working around batteries. Put out all flames
and remove all sources of sparks or intense heat
in the vicinity of the battery. Do not allow the ve-
hicles to touch each other. Do not lean over the
batteries when making connections, and keep all
other persons away from the batteries. Failure to
follow these precautions could lead to severe
personal injury as a result of an explosion or
acid burns.
NOTICE
Make sure both electrical systems are the same
voltage. Electronic devices on both vehicles can
be damaged when connected to a vehicle with a
different operating voltage.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with optional
jump-start posts, connect to the posts instead of
the batteries.
1.
Apply the parking brakes and turn off the lights
and all other electrical devices.
2.
Remove the battery box cover, and the inner
cover, to expose the battery posts. See
Chap-
ter 3 for instructions.
NOTICE
Always connect the battery, jumper cables, and
charger correctly (positive-to-positive and
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1. Hazard Switch
Fig. 23.1, Hazard Warning Light Switch
In an Emergency
23.1
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