Safety Precautions During Road Test With Testing Equipment
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
If testing equipment must be used during a road test, note the following:
WARNING:
There is a risk of an accident due to distractions and improperly secured testing equipment.
Risk of the front passenger airbag deploying during an accident.
- Operating testing equipment while driving is a distraction.
- Testing equipment that is not secured properly increases the risk of personal injury.
- Always secure testing equipment to the rear seat with a strap and have a second technician operate it in the rear seat.
To prevent personal injury and damage to electrical and electronic components, observe the following:
- Only connect and disconnect test equipment when the ignition is off.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.
- Follow the steps when disconnecting the battery.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .