WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
When working on the engine com-
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partment
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LC500h: Make sure that the "IGNI-
TION ON" on the multi-information
display and the "READY" indicator are
both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away
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from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
LC500: Be careful not to touch the
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engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
LC500h: Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radiator,
exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
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Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
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Take care because brake fluid can
harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your
hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water imme-
diately.
If you still experience discomfort, con-
sult a doctor.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
When working near the electric cool-
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ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch <power
switch> is off.
With the engine switch <power switch> in
IGNITION ON mode <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.342)
Safety glasses
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Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting 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.
If the fluid level is low or high
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It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is
high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious problem.
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