When Working In The Engine Compartment; When Working Near The Electric Cooling Fans Or Radiator Grille; Safety Glasses; If You Remove The Air Cleaner Filter - Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual

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.

When working in the engine compartment

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Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
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drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
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after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
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engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
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tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
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and corrosive sulfuric acid.

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

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Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “"ON”" position, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 302)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
push-button ignition switch is off. With the push-button ignition switch in
“"ON”" mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 302)

Safety glasses

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Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
CAUTION

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. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
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