Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 515

RAV4_EE
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Introduction
Do−it−yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
Spare fuses given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
This Section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
6, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
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hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving,
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compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
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the coolant reservoir cap or loosen
the drain plugs to prevent burning
yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
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burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
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low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
D
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Finish
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rings,
the engine