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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Light bulbs 
(



P.313)

• Bulb with same num-

ber and wattage rat-
ing as original

• Phillips-head screw-

driver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator 
(



P.293)



Tire inflation pres-
sure (



P.304)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid 
(



P.296)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter 
use)

• Funnel (used only for 

adding water or 
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many 

mechanisms and fluids that may move 

suddenly, become hot, or become elec-

trically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following 

precautions.

■

When working on the engine com-

partment

●

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.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Do not leave anything that may burn 

easily, such as paper and rags, in the 

engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 

an open flame to fuel or the battery. 

Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working 

on the battery. It contains poisonous 

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the electric cool-

ing fans or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in IGNITION 

ON mode, the electric cooling fans may 

automatically start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-

ture is high. (



P.293)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 

falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-

ting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter 

removed may cause excessive engine 

wear due to dirt in the air.