Air Conditioning System: Precaution

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION

Fig 1: Wearing Eye Protection & Handling In Open Area
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BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET LIQUID REFRIGERANT IN YOUR EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN

Fig 2: Avoiding Getting Liquid Refrigerant In Eyes Or On Skin
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If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin.
1. Wash your eyes or skin with much cool water.
  CAUTION: Do not rub your eyes or skin.
2. Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin.
3. Go immediately to a hospital for professional treatment.
NEVER HEAT CONTAINER OR EXPOSE IT TO OPEN FLAME
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP CONTAINER AND NOT TO APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCKS TO IT
DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT ENOUGH REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
If there is not enough refrigerant in the refrigerant system, oil lubrication will be insufficient and compressor burnout may occur. Care should be taken to avoid this.
DO NOT OPEN HIGH PRESSURE VALVE WHILE COMPRESSOR IS OPERATING
If the high pressure valve is opened, refrigerant may flow in the reverse direction and cause the charging cylinder to rupture. Open and close the low pressure valve only.

Fig 3: Avoiding Opening High Pressure Valve
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BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERCHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
If refrigerant is overcharged, it causes problems such as insufficient cooling, poor fuel economy, engine overheating, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The RAV4 is equipped with an Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) such as the driver and front passenger airbags. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing and-leading to serious injury. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .