Items
Engine oil level
Fuses
Tire inflation pressure
Headlight aim
Radiator and condenser
Washer fluid
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
When working on the engine compartment:
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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, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
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ing 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 engine
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compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel
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and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
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corrosive sulfuric acid.
• "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or
equivalent
( P. 295)
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
• Fuse with same amperage rating as
( P. 327)
original
• Tire pressure gauge
( P. 316)
• Compressed air source
( P. 341) • Phillips-head screwdriver
( P. 301)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
( P. 305)
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Parts and tools
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