Toyota Tacoma 1999 Operating Manual page 209

CAUTION
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When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing
watches, and ties is advisable.)
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Right after driving, the
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
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If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
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Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
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Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
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Used engine oil contains potentially
rings,
harmful contaminants
cause skin disorders such as in-
engine flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
plug move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
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Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
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Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
'99 Tacoma (U)
your vehicle
z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be
causing a short circuit.
which may
z Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
z Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.
z Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
z Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid,
could be damaged.
z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
NOTICE
careful of accidentally
or the transmission
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