490 7-3 . Do-it-yourself maintenance
Items Parts and tools WARNING
Heater coolant level ( �P . 494 )
Fuses ( �P . 529 )
Headlight aim ( �P . 531 )
Radiator and condenser ( �P . 495 )
Tire inflation pressure ( �P . 521 )
Washer fluid ( �P . 500 )
• “ Toyota Super Long Life Coolant ” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate , nonamine , non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with longlife hybrid organic acid technology “ Toyota Super Long Life Coolant ” is pre-mixed with 50 % coolant and 50 % deionized water .
• Funnel ( used only for adding coolant )
• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
� Phillips-head screwdriver
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• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze ( for winter use )
• Funnel ( used only for adding water or washer fluid )
The motor 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 .
■ When working on the motor compartment
●Make sure that “ POWER ON ” on the multi-information display and the “ READY ” indicator are both off .
●Keep hands , clothing and tools away from the moving fan .
●Be careful not to touch the motor , power control unit , radiator , etc ., right after driving as they may be hot . Coolant and other fluids may also be hot .
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily , such as paper and rags , in the motor compartment .
●Do not smoke , cause sparks or expose an open flame to the 12- volt battery . 12-volt battery fumes are flammable .
●Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery . It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid .
●Never touch , disassemble , remove or replace the high voltage parts , cables and their connectors . It can cause severe burns or electric shock that may result in death or serious injury .