Toyota Prius c 2014 Owner's Manual page 364

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
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When working on the engine compartment
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Make sure that the engine switch is
in the "LOCK" position and the "READY" indicator is off.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Make sure that the indicator on the
"POWER" switch and the "READY" indicator are both off.
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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, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving 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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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system: The electric cooling fan may keep
rotating for about 3 minutes even after the engine switch is turned to the
"LOCK" position.
With the engine switch in the "ON" position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. Be sure the engine switch is in the "LOCK" position when
working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The electric cooling fan may keep rotating
for about 3 minutes even after the "POWER" switch is off.
With the "POWER" switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. Be sure the "POWER" switch is off when working near the electric
cooling fan or radiator grille.
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