Ford Escape: General Information / Description and Operation - Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions

  WARNING: Air conditioning liquid refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf are capable of harming eyes or freezing skin. Always wear safety goggles and avoid contact with liquid refrigerant. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Air conditioning refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf gases are capable of displacing the air necessary for breathing in a confined space and can produce toxic gasses if burned at high temperatures. Do not release a large quantity of R-134a or R-1234yf gas within a confined space or allow it to be exposed to a high temperature flame (such as a torch). Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.

  WARNING: Use extreme care and observe all safety and service precautions related to the use of refrigerants as outlined on refrigerant tank and on recovery and charging equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  WARNING: Before disconnecting any heater water hoses, shut OFF the engine and wait until engine is fully cool. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or burns from hot liquid escaping from the engine cooling system.

  WARNING: The electric booster heater may become hot during use and can burn unprotected skin. Allow enough time for the heater to cool before servicing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.