1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 155

PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precautions which should be closely observed. ¼ Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. For a manual transmission, move the shift lever to Neutral. For an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to "P" (Park). ¼ Be sure the ignition key is in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position when performing any replacement or repair. ¼ Do not work under the engine hood while it is hot. Always turn off the engine and wait until it cools down. ¼ If you must work with the engine running, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans and fan belts. ¼ It is advisable to remove necktie and any jewelry, such as rings, watch, etc. before working on your vehicle. ¼ If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage, be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases. ¼ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands. ¼ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from fuel and battery. ¼ Never connect or disconnect either the battery or any transistorized component connector while the ignition key is on. ¼ Always apply the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. ¼ The fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off. ¼ Failure to follow these or other common sense guidelines may lead to serious injury or vehicle damage. ¼ Improperly disposed motor oil and/or other vehicle fluids can hurt the environment. Always conform to local regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid. ¼ Avoid direct contact with used engine oil. This "Do-it-yourself operations" section gives instructions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform. You should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties or excessive emissions, and could affect your warranty coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by your NISSAN dealer. 7-2