Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual page 411

Items
Hybrid bat-
• Vacuum cleaner,
tery (traction
etc,
battery) air
• Phillips screw-
intake vent
driver
(P.443)
Radiator and
condenser
(P.419)
• Tire pressure
Tire inflation
gauge
pressure
• Compressed air
(P.438)
source
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
Washer fluid
ter use)
(P.421)
• Funnel (used only
for adding water or
washer fluid)
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 on the engine
compartment
● Make sure that "POWER ON"
on the meter and the "READY"
indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radi-
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be
hot.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Parts and tools

● Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
■ When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fan may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. (P.419)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc., from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■ 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.
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