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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as
given in the section for each part.
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically charged. Observe the following precautions.
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When working on the engine compartment
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right after driving
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as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and 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 and
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battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
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sive sulfuric acid.
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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF.
With the engine switch in ON, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the
air conditioning is on or the coolant temperature is high.
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Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc., from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
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If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in
the air.
Maintenance
Items which require maintenance and the necessary parts and tools to perform
maintenance on those items are as follows:
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Battery condition
Warm water
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Baking soda
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8-4. Inspection of consumables
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