When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment; When Checking Or Servicing In The Engine Compartment While The Engine Is Running - Subaru WRX STI Owner's Manual

When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions
CAUTION
. Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the compo-
nents in the engine compart-
ment. Doing so may cause your
hand to slip off the cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
. Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a
burn or other injury. Note that the
oil filter becomes very hot when
the engine is running and re-
mains hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
. Do not apply force on the fender
insulator by placing your hands
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
on it, etc. Deformation of the
insulator and its mount may
occur.
When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.
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