Kia Sportage: Important Safety Notice / General information
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual / General Information / Important Safety Notice / General information
| Important Safety Notice |
Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator.
The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general
directions for a service and repair.
Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the
technician vary. It is impossible to provide advice or caution as to each case
in this manual.
Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure,
or tool, which is not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, must first assure
thoroughly that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the
vehicle will be first jeopardized by the replacement part, service procedure,
or tool they select.
Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
will cause death or serious injury.
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Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
may cause death or serious injury.
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Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
may cause personal injury.
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Gives you information that will prevent you from making errors that
could damage the vehicle.
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Gives you added information that will help you complete a particular
procedure.
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The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow while
working on a vehicle.
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Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
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Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the
vehicle.
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Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless
otherwise required by the procedure.
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Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic
transaxle, set in park unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation.
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Place supporters against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to
help prevent the vehicle from moving.
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Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine
is running, especially the drive belts.
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To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as
the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler.
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Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
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To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry,
and loose clothing before beginning to work on a vehicle.
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When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects
clear of the radiator fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with
a cooling fan that may turn on, even though the ignition switch is in
the OFF position. For this reason care should be taken to ensure that
the radiator fan electric motor is completely disconnected when working
under the hood and the engine is not running.
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Other information:
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