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Safety Information

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WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment the back-up power supply must be depleted before beginning any work on the pedestrian protection system or its components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not use a multimeter to probe the pedestrian protection system actuators. It is possible for the power from the multimeter battery to trigger the activation of the actuator. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE: It is advisable not to use a cellular phone or to have a cellular phone in close proximity when working on the pedestrian protection system or components
NOTE: Given the legal implications of a restraints system failure, harness repairs to pedestrian protection system circuits are not acceptable. Where the text refers to "REPAIR the circuit", this will normally mean the replacement of a harness.

Power Supply Depletion

Before beginning any work on the pedestrian protection system or related components:

  1. Remove the ignition key.
  2. Disconnect the battery leads, ground first.
  3. Wait 2 minutes for the power circuit to discharge.

There are comprehensive instructions on the correct procedures for pedestrian protection system repairs in the manual. Refer to the relevant section of the service information.