Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 323

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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 leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
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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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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.
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Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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 "Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol
non- amine, non- nitrite, and non- bo-
rate coolant with long- life hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. "Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
z 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 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)
NOTICE
careful of accidentally
based non- silicate,
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