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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
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 and rags, in the engine
compartment.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
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Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
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When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
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P. 429)
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Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
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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.
Summary of Contents for 2016 IS 200t
Page 24: ...24 Pictorial index IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 74: ...74 1 2 Theft deterrent system IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 98: ...98 2 Instrument cluster IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 148: ...148 3 5 Opening closing the windows and moon roof IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 273: ...273 4 6 Driving tips 4 Driving IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 522: ...522 8 2 Steps to take in an emergency IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
Page 562: ...562 9 3 Initialization IS350 300 200t_U OM53D18U ...
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