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336 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 1 Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. 2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and WARNING O Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water imme- diately. If you still experience discomfort, con- sult a doctor. Q When working near the electric cool- ing fan or radiator grille Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in ON, the elec- tric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P.341) Q Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get- ting in your eyes. NOTICE Q 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. Q If the fluid level is low or high It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem. Hood Opening the hood WARNING Q Pre-driving check Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury. |