TOYOTA 2010 Yaris User Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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.

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 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 or rags, in the
engine compartment.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Items

Parts and tools

Light bulbs

(

→P. 294)

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and condenser

(

→P. 259)

Tire inflation pressure (

→P. 272)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(

→P. 264)

• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze

(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding

washer fluid)

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