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4
Maintenance and care
301
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.
n When working on the engine compartment
l Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
l 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.
l Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
l 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
Fuses (→P. 344)
• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Headlight aim (→P. 353) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid level
(→P. 316)
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
®
II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Clean funnel
Radiator and condenser (
→
P. 314)
⎯
Tire inflation pressure (→P. 331)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (→P. 321)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel
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