Toyota 2003 Corolla Owner's Manual page 208

CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
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hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the
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compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
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the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
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low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Do not get under your vehicle with
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just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
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Be sure that the ignition is off if
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you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
rings, engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
engine Use eye protection whenever you
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work on or under
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
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harmful contaminants
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
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reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
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in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
2003 MY COROLLA_U (OM12744U)
'03 Corolla U (L/O 0201)
Be extremely cautious when work-
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ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals
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and related accessories contain lead
and lead
known to the State of California to
cause
your vehicle harm. Wash hands after handling.
which may
z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be
causing a short circuit.
z Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash off with water to prevent it
from damaging the parts or paint.
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
z Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
compounds, chemicals
cancer and reproductive
NOTICE
careful of accidentally