4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
I When working in the engine compartment
G Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
G Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
G Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
G Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
G Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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I When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
push-button ignition switch is off. With the push-button ignition switch in
“ON” mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 298)
I Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
CAUTION
I If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air condi ѥ