APPEARANCE PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Special Precautions
WARNING! Excessive heat may cause your air
conditioning system to explode. Never weld,
solder, steam clean, or use a blow torch near
any part of the air conditioning system. If a
refrigerant leak develops in the presence of
excessive heat or an open flame, hazardous
gases may be generated. These gases may
cause unconsciousness or death. If the sys
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tem is leaking refrigerant
• Stay away from the hot engine until the
exhaust manifold has cooled.
• Don’t permit any open flame in the area.
Even a match or a cigarette lighter may gen
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erate a hazardous quantity of phosgene
gas.
• Don’t smoke in the area. Inhaling gaseous
refrigerant through a cigarette may cause
violent illness.
Appearance
Painted Surfaces
CAUTION: Do not aim the water jet directly at
door locks or hatch. Tape the key holes to pre-
vent water from seeping into the lock cylin-
ders. Water in lock cylinders should be
removed with compressed air. To prevent
locks from freezing in the winter, squirt glyc
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erin or lock deicer into the lock cylinders.
• Wash frequently to remove grime and caustic depos-
its that may stain the finish. Apply cool or lukewarm
water. You may want to use a mild soap.
• Avoid washing your vehicle in bright sunlight.
WARNING! Handle cleaning agents carefully.
Cleaning agents may be poisonous. Keep
them out of the reach of children.
• Road tar may be removed with a special commercial
tar remover or mineral spirits.