When Working On The Engine Compartment; When Working Near The Electric Cooling Fans Or Radiator Grille; Safety Glasses; If You Remove The Air Cleaner Filter - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

Items
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 511)
Washer fluid
(P. 501)
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

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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
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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 cautions when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
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sive sulfuric acid.

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

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Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(P. 497)

Safety glasses

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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

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Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Parts and tools
• Tire pressure gauge
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
• Compressed air source
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