Lexus 2015 RX350 Owner's Manual page 666

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions:
When working on the engine compartment
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans and engine drive belt.
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Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
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ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
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compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
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and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
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corrosive sulfuric acid.
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
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Be sure the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is off.
With the "ENGINE START STOP" switch in IGNITION 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. 678)
Safety glasses
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Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
NOTICE
If you remove the air cleaner filter
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Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.
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