Environmental Impact Information
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS1. Used engine coolant is a controlled waste and should be disposed of properly.
2. Used engine coolant contains trace amounts lead and other heavy metals which are extremely hazardous to humans and wild life.
3. Do not pour used coolant into storm drains or sewers.
4. Do not mix used coolant with liquid hazardous wastes, such as used engine oil, transmission fluid, or brake fluid. Many waste disposal facilities will not except used coolant when mixed with other wastes.
BEFORE WORKING ON A VEHICLE
1. Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
2. To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry, and loose clothing before beginning to work on a vehicle. Tie long hair securely behind the head.
3. Set the parking brake before working on a vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission, set it in PARK unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation. If you have a manual transmission, it should be in REVERSE (engine off) or NEUTRAL (engine on) unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation. Place wood blocks (4 X 4 or larger) to the front and rear surfaces of the tires to provide further restraint from inadvertent vehicle movement.
WHILE WORKING ON A VEHICLE
1. Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
2. Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
3. To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler.
4. Keep hands and other objects clear of the radiator fan blades. Electric cooling fans can start to operate at any time by an increase in underhood temperatures, even though the ignition is in the OFF position. Care should be taken to ensure that the electric cooling fan is completely disconnected when working under the hood.
5. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the radiator, use extreme care when removing the cap from a hot radiator. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system or engine and/or personal injury. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap and turn it slowly to the first stop. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, press down on the cap (still with a cloth), turn and remove it.
BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Be sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedure.
2. Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan has been first examined for possible cracks and separation.
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING
1. Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide.
2. Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts, when the engine is running, especially the fan and belts.
3. Do not stand in line with or near radiator fan when engine is running.
4. Never remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system or engine and/or personal injury. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap and turn it slowly to the first stop. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, press down on the cap (still with a cloth), turn and remove it.