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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.
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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, inverter, 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.
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Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the ignition is off. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNI-
TION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the
air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is high.
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P. 383)
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When working on or under the vehicle
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Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
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Use eye protection 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. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
Summary of Contents for Land Cruiser 2008
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