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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
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.
n When working on the engine compartment
l Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
l 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.
l Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Items Parts and tools
Fuses (→P. 3 44 )
•Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Headlight aim (→P. 35 3) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid level
(→P. 3 16 )
•Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
®
II or III
•Rag or paper towel
•Clean funnel
Radiator and condenser (
→
P. 31 4 )
⎯
Tire inflation pressure (→P. 3 3 1)
•Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air source
Washer fluid (→P. 3 21 )
•Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
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