Kia pride 1997 - Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions

MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Do-it-yourself Service
Precautions
When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always
exercise care to reduce the risk of person-
al injury or damage of the vehicle.
Here are some general precautions that
should be closely observed in carrying out
any service operation.
e Do not work on the engine while it is
hot. Always turn it off and allow it to
cool.
If you must work with the engine run-
ning, make sure that no article.of cloth-
ing, including ties and handkerchiefs,
can become entangled by any moving
parts. Remove watches, bracelet,
rings, necklaces, and similar items.
Keep hands, clothing, hair, and tools
away from moving fans and drive
belts.
e Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported by a jack. If it is necessary
to work under the vehicle, use safety
stands.
e Keep smoking materials, flames, and
sparks away from the battery and all
fuel and fuel-related parts.
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e Never connect or disconnect either the
battery or any transistorized compo-
nent while the ignition switch is ON.
e When connecting the battery cables,
pay special attention to their polarities.
never connect a positive cable to a
negative terminal or a negative cable
to a positive terminal.
e Remember that the battery, ignition
cables and vehicle wiring carry high
currents or voltage. Be careful not to
cause a short circuit.
e When performing any checks in an
enclosed space with the engine run-
ning such as in a garage, be sure there
is proper ventilation.
You should be aware that improper or
incomplete service may result in operation
problems. This section gives instruction
only for those items that are easy for a
owner to perform. As explained in
Scheduled Maintenance, several items
must be done by a qualified service tech-
nician with special tools. Improper perfor-
mance of owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect the warranty
coverage. Read the separate Kia
Warranty statement for details.
If in doubt about any service operation,
have it done by an authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING!
e Do not release the bonnet latch
unless the ignition switch Is first
turned off, the shift lever is
placed in 1(First) and the park-
ing brake is firmly set.
e If It necessary to check beneath
the bonnet with the engine run-
ning, place the shift lever in
NEUTRAL and the parking brake
firmly. Unexpected and possibly
sudden vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are
not taken.
e To avoid the possibility of per-
sonal Injury , you should always
turn off the ignition switch and
remove the key before working
under the bonnet unless the
procedure specifically requires
other wise. (cont'd)