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Index
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You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
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Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.

Pictorial IndexHydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator because it
is a precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Rem ...
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” carefully.
Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of
the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
The sensor ...
Engine Front Cover
Purpose, Function
The engine front cover covers the front of the engine to prevent engine oil
spillage, noise leakage, and foreign material penetration.
Construction
The engine front cover is installed to the front of the engine.
The lightweight engine front ...