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USER MAINTENANCE: Introduction
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NOTICE
• Be especially careful when working
with the battery. Contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
u Remember that a large current or voltage passes
through the battery and ignition cables. Be careful
not to accidentally short circuit.
• Do not stand under the vehicle if it is
only supported by a jack. Always use
car jacks or other solid supports.
u Only fill the radiator with "Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" or a similar high-quality silicate-free,
amine-free, nitrite-free and borate-free coolant
based on ethylene glycol with long-lasting hybrid
organic acid technology.
• Make sure the ignition is off when
working near the fan or radiator grille.
If it is on, then the fan can automatically
turn on when the coolant temperature
is high and/or the air conditioner is
on.
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• When working on or under the vehicle,
always use goggles to prevent flying
or falling material, or splashing liquid,
do not get into the eyes.
u If you spill coolant, rinse the affected area with
water to prevent damage to parts or paint.
• Used engine oil contains harmful
components that can cause skin
diseases such as inflammation or
cancer. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure to these substances.
Remove used engine oil from the skin by
washing thoroughly with soap and water.
u Be careful not to get dirt or anything else into the
spark plug holes.
u Do not adjust the distance between the outer and
middle electrodes of the spark plugs.
• Do not leave used oil in places where
u Only use the type of spark plugs designed for
your engine. Using other types may cause engine
damage, loss of power, or radio noise.
where children have access.
• Dispose of used oil and filter only in
a safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of the used oil and filter in
the household waste, sewer or soil.
u Do not reuse iridium spark plugs after cleaning
them or adjusting the electrode spacing.
Contact your dealer or specialist service and
inquire about the possibility of recycling or
disposal.
u Do not pour fluid into the automatic transmission
and power steering, as this could damage the
transmission and power steering.
• Be careful when adding brake and
clutch fluid, as these fluids are
harmful to your hands or eyes. If the
liquid gets into your eyes, rinse them
immediately with clean water. See a
doctor if eye problems persist.
u If you spill this liquid, rinse affected areas with
water to prevent damage to parts or paintwork.
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