Lexus LX570 Manual page 568

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 or 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 fan 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 fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 579)
When working on or under the vehicle
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Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
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Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
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ting in your eyes.
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