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Light bulbs
(P.557)
Radiator, con-
denser and
intercooler
(P.528)
Tire inflation
pressure
(P.545)
Washer fluid
(P.531)
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
Keep hands, clothing and tools
●
away from the moving fan and
engine drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the
●
engine, inverter, radiator,
exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be
hot.
Owners Manual_USA_M04041_en
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Parts and tools
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Flathead screw-
driver
• Wrench
• Funnel (used
only for adding
coolant)
• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air
source
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used
only for adding
water or washer
fluid)
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 gaso-
line or the battery. Gasoline and
battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when
●
working on the battery. It con-
tains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
When working near the elec-
■
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine 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.528)
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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