Actron GM Code Scanner CP9001 - Manual (Page 46)

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ABS SAFETY
General Safety Guidelines to Follow
When Working on ABS Vehicles
WARNING: To avoid personal injury, DO NOT open a bleeder
valve or loosen a hydraulic line while ABS is pressurized.
Always follow vehicle manufacturer’s procedures to depres-
surize ABS before servicing.
• Always use specially designed ABS brake hoses and fittings
when replacing these parts.
• Always use ABS recommended brake fluids. DO NOT use
silicone brake fluids in ABS systems.
• Always wear approved eye protection.
• Always operate the vehicle in a well ventilated area. Do not
inhale exhaust gases - they are very poisonous!
• Always keep yourself, tools and test equipment away from all
moving or hot engine parts.
• Always make sure the vehicle is in park (Automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission) and that the parking brake is
firmly set. Block the drive wheels.
• Never lay tools on vehicle battery. You may short the terminals
together causing harm.
• Never smoke or have open flames near vehicle. Vapors from
gasoline or charging battery are highly explosive.
• Never leave vehicle unattended while running tests.
• Always turn ignition key OFF when connecting or disconnecting
electrical components, unless otherwise instructed.
• Always follow vehicle manufacturer’s warnings, cautions and
service procedures.
CAUTION: Some vehicles are equipped with safety air bags, also
known as Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. You
must follow vehicle service manual cautions when working around
the air bag components or wiring. If the cautions are not followed,
the air bag may open up unexpectedly, resulting in personal injury.