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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
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:
●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 driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or 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.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 2 7 2 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 3 0 4 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure (P. 2 9 3 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim (P. 3 1 8 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 2 7 8 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d (P. 2 8 2 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
