441uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuSafety When Performing MaintenanceMaintenanceSafety When Performing MaintenanceSome of the most important safety precautions are given here.However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise inperforming maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should performa given task.• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flamesaway from the battery and all fuel related parts.• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.u Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire.• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, notgasoline.• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery orcompressed air.• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.u Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.u Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, andthe engine is off.• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.u Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly beforetouching vehicle parts.• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.u Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs awayfrom moving parts.u Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function * is activated.■ Maintenance Safety■ Vehicle Safety1Safety When Performing Maintenance3WARNINGImproperly maintaining this vehicle orfailing to correct a problem before drivingcan cause a crash in which you can beseriously hurt or killed.Always follow the inspection andmaintenance recommendations accordingto the schedules in this owner’s manual.3WARNINGFailure to properly follow maintenanceinstructions and precautions can cause youto be seriously hurt or killed.Always follow the procedures andprecautions in this owner’s manual.* Not available on all models16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 441 ページ ２０１５年３月４日 水曜日 午後２時５９分
