Land Rover Defender: Health and Safety Precautions
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which if not handled with
care can be hazardous to both personal
health and the environment. Also, many of the procedures associated with vehicle
maintenance and repair involve
physical hazards or other risks to health.
This subsection lists some of these hazardous operations and the materials and
equipment associated with them.
Precautions necessary to avoid these hazards are identified.
The list is not exhaustive and all operations and procedures and the handling of
materials, should be completed with
health and safety in mind.
Before using any product the Materials Safety Data Sheet supplied by the
manufacturer or supplier should be
consulted.
WARNINGS:
- Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are
poisonous and should under no
circumstances be consumed and should, as far as possible, be kept from
contact with the skin. These
liquids and substances include acid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, fuel,
windscreen washer additives, lubricants,
refrigerants and various adhesives.
- Observe due care when working on or near hot components. This may
include, but is not limited to:
- Exhaust systems
- Emissions control systems
- Cooling systems
- Climate control systems
- Braking systems
- Lubrication systems
- Vehicle powertrain systems
- Electric vehicle systems.
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For example - alkalis such as caustic soda used in cleaning materials; acids
such as sulphuric acid used in batteries.
Both alkalis and acids are irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, nose and
t
Many adhesives and sealants are highly flammable - OBSERVE NO SMOKING POLICY.
These items, should be
stored in flameproof cabinets in No Smoking areas. Cleanliness and tidiness in
use should be obse
All chemical materials should always be used with caution and stored and
handled with care. They may be toxic,
harmful, corrosive, irritant or highly flammable and give rise to hazardous
fumes and d
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
To prevent accidental deployment, you must power down the Restraints
Control Module (RCM). Wait at
least 1 minutes after you disconnect the startup battery ground cable before
you do any work on the
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS). If y
Make sure to read and fully understand
the relevant warnings before using any
of the features in this section.
Each seat in the vehicle has a dedicated
seat belt, designed for an occupant older
than 12 years of age or weighing more
than 36 kg (80 lb). Occupants with a lower
age, or a lower body mas
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