Toyota 2011 Avalon Quick Reference Manual page 413

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
n When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key system
Be sure the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is turned OFF. With the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling
fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the cool-
ant temperature is high. (→P. 401)
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in the "ON" posi-
tion, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condition-
ing is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 401)
n Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
If you remove the air cleaner filter
n
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
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