Toyota PRIUS C 2019 Manual page 415

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Washer fluid (P. 428)
WARNING
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 power 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.
● 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 power switch is turned to the
"LOCK" position.
With the power 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 power 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 rotat-
ing for about 3 minutes even after the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automati-
cally 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 cool-
ing fan or radiator grille.
PRIUS c_U
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check points
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
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