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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tire inflation pressure
Washer fluid
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 fan 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.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted
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surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
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Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (P. 549)
Safety glasses
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Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
Items
(P. 568)
(P. 553)
Parts and tools
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
• Water or washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
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