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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
(P.394)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
•Flathead screw-
driver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P.368)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P.383)
• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
(P.370)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or
washer fluid)
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■ When working on the engine com-
partment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine,
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 or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Items Parts and tools ● Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (P.368)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
■ 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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