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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CT200h_U (OM76040U)
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, 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 the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator
are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust manifold,
etc. right after driving 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
compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are flam-
mable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(P. 524)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in your eyes.
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