RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPORTANT NOTES
Each symbol has a specific meaning, as shown below.
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WARNING:- This symbol indicates risks to the health of the operator or persons nearby, if
the procedures described are not carried out properly.
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WARNING:- This symbol indicates that the component on which the operator is working
could be damaged, if the procedures described are not carried out properly.
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NB: - Additional instructions related to the procedure in progress are provided in this section,
so that the operation can be performed in an efficient way.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFETY:
1. - Always wear protective goggles and suitable clothing.
2. - Always use a safety support to work under the vehicle.
3. - Check that the ignition switch is always set to "OFF", unless otherwise specified in the procedure.
4. - Pull the hand brake before starting to work on the vehicle.
5. - Let the engine run only in well ventilated places to avoid risks related to carbon monoxide.
6. - Stand well away from moving parts during the engine operation, especially from fans and belts.
7. - In order to avoid serious burns, do not touch hot metal parts, such as the radiator, exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter and muffler.
8. - Do not smoke during maintenance operations.
9. - To avoid possible injuries, remove rings, watches, jewellery and loose clothes before starting to
work on the vehicle.
10.- Keep hands and other objects away from the electric fan blades of the radiator !
11.- The cooling electric fan is fitted on the radiator and can be started at any time due to the increase
in coolant temperature or if the air conditioner switch is set to ON, for vehicles equipped with air
conditioner. It is important to check that the cooling electric fan motor is disconnected from the
cable harness before starting work.
The units of measurement used in this manual are indicated as IS UNITS (International System
of Units). Example:24.5 ÷ 34.3 Nm
The abbreviations indicated in this manual are listed in the following table.
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(B) - Bolt
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(S) - Screw
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(N) - Nut
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(W) - Washer
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(T) - Tightening torque
ABBREVIATIONS
Specification
Desc./Quantity
A/C: Air conditioner
API: American Petroleum Institute which assesses and classifies
the properties of the different oil types. Oils for petrol engines
General guidelines PORTER 1.3 16V
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