TOYOTA 2011 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Mainten

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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.

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When working on the engine compartment

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Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.

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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.

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Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.

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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

Light bulbs

(

→P. 297)

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and condenser

(

→P. 262)

Tire inflation pressure (

→P. 275)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(

→P. 267)

• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze

(for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding

washer fluid)

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