Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 15

General Information - Petrol and Petrol-
Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety
Precautions

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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WARNINGS:

Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful effects arise.

Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health damage or death.

Extreme care must be exercised when handling hot fluids. Always wash off spilled

fluids from affected areas of skin immediately.

Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may ignite when working on fuel

systems. Do not allow naked flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near fuel
related components.

Fuel must not be used as a cleaning agent.

Keep fuel containers tightly closed, out of direct sunlight and in a cool area. Keep

away from heat sources, ignition sources and oxidizing agents.

SKIN CONTACT: Excessive or prolonged skin contact with diesel fuel may cause

serious skin disorders including skin cancer.

SKIN CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the skin and may cause dermatitis due to

defatting effect. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas of skin with soap
and water. Seek medical attention for any persistent skin irritation or abnormality. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.

EYE CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the eyes. Flush with plenty of running

water, blinking as often as possible. Do not force the eyelid open. Seek medical attention
for any persistent eye irritation or abnormality.

SWALLOWED: Fuel is moderately toxic and tends to foam on vomiting. If drawn into

the lungs, inflammation may develop. Do not induce vomiting. If spontaneous vomiting
occurs place the victim in a forward position to reduce the risk of fuel being drawn into
the lungs. Give nothing by mouth. If breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery
position. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical
attention.

INHALED: Fuel is toxic to the respiratory and other body systems. Exposure may

result in various symptoms including drowsiness, unconsciousness or severe health
damage. Move a victim to fresh air. Keep a victim warm and at rest. If unconscious, place
in the recovery position. If not breathing, apply artificial respiration. Give cardiac
massage if necessary. Seek immediate medical attention.

CAUTIONS:

Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine

clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these
components.

Make sure that the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean

and as dust free as possible.

General Information - Diesel Fuel System
Health and Safety Precautions

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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WARNINGS:

Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful effects arise.

Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health damage or death.

Provide adequate ventilation when working on fuel systems.

Extreme care must be exercised when handling hot fluids. Always wash off spilled

fluids from affected areas of skin immediately.

Fuel must not be used as a cleaning agent.

Keep fuel containers tightly closed, out of direct sunlight and in a cool area. Keep

away from heat sources, ignition sources and oxidizing agents.

SKIN CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the skin and may cause dermatitis due to

defatting effect. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas of skin with soap
and water. Seek medical attention for any persistent skin irritation or abnormality. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.

SKIN CONTACT: Excessive or prolonged skin contact with diesel fuel may cause

serious skin disorders including skin cancer.

EYE CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the eyes. Flush with plenty of running

water, blinking as often as possible. Do not force the eyelid open. Seek medical attention
for any persistent eye irritation or abnormality.

SWALLOWED: Fuel is moderately toxic and tends to foam on vomiting. If drawn into

the lungs, inflammation may develop. Do not induce vomiting. If spontaneous vomiting
occurs place the victim in a forward position to reduce the risk of fuel being drawn into
the lungs. Give nothing by mouth. If breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery
position. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical
attention.

INHALED: Fuel is toxic to the respiratory and other body systems. Exposure may

result in various symptoms including drowsiness, unconsciousness or severe health
damage. Move a victim to fresh air. Keep a victim warm and at rest. If unconscious, place
in the recovery position. If not breathing, apply artificial respiration. Give cardiac
massage if necessary. Seek immediate medical attention.

CAUTIONS:

Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine

clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these
components.

Make sure that the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean

and as dust free as possible.

Make sure that non-plated tools are used.

Tools must be cleaned using a new brush and fresh suitable evaporative cleaning

agent.

Make sure to use a steel topped workbench covered with clean, lint-free, non-flocking

material.

Make sure that all parts removed from the vehicle are placed on the lint-free, non-

flocking material.

Make sure that any protective clothing worn is clean and made from lint-free, non-

flocking material.

Make sure to wear non-powdered latex type gloves.

Make sure to protect all electrical components and connectors with lint-free non-

flocking material before using the suitable evaporative cleaning agent.
NOTE: Soot, discomfort and irritation usually give adequate warning of hazardous fume
concentrations.

General Information - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) Health and Safety
Precautions

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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WARNINGS:

Only qualified technicians are allowed to work on pyrotechnic components.

INHALED: Exposure to pyrotechnic residue may cause low blood pressure, severe

headache, irritation of mucous membranes, fainting, shortness of breath or rapid pulse.
Move a victim to fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Exposure to unburned pyrotechnic residue may cause irritation,

burning and etching of the eyes. Flush immediately with plenty of cold running water for
at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Exposure to burned pyrotechnic residue may cause irritation, burning

and etching of the eyes. Flush immediately with diluted boric acid solution. Seek
immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Unburned pyrotechnic residue may be rapidly absorbed through the

skin in toxic quantities. Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical
attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Burned pyrotechnic residue may be rapidly absorbed through the

skin in toxic quantities. Wash with plenty of water. Do not use soap. Seek medical
attention.

SWALLOWED: Unburned pyrotechnic residue is extremely toxic. If conscious drink

plenty of water then induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. If unconscious,
or in convulsions do not attempt to induce vomiting or give anything by mouth. Seek
immediate medical attention.

SWALLOWED: Burned pyrotechnic residue is extremely toxic. Drink plenty of water

and seek immediate medical attention.

The deployment key must only be accessible to authorized personnel.

Make sure that the deployment key remains removed from the deployment

equipment except during deployment.

If permenantly disabling or enabling the passenger air bag a new seat belt for

vehicles without or with a passenger air bag must be installed.

Undeployed pyrotechnic components must not be deployed in the vehicle.

Pyrotechnic components must be deployed following local regulations.

Check thoroughly that no loose objects can be spread during the deployment of

pyrotechnic components.

Pyrotechnic components must be transported following local regulations.

Never carry out any electrical measurement on disconnected, undeployed pyrotechnic

components.