’04 Corolla_U (L/O 0306)
D Be sure that the ignition is off if
D Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
CAUTION
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
D When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
NOTICE
drive
belts.
(Removing
rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
D Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
D Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non−silicate,
non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−bo-
rate coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre−mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
D Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
D If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
D Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
z If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
D Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
D Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
D Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
a
service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
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