1999 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 199

'99 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Do −it −yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in this part. You should be aware that improper or incomplete servicing may result in operating problems. Performing do−it −yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect your warranty coverage. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This part gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Part 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools. For information on tools and parts for do− it −yourself maintenance, see "Parts and tools". Utmost care ing on your injury. Here you should serve: should be taken when workvehicle to prevent accidental are a few precautions that be especially careful to ob- CAUTION D When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is advisable.) D Right after driving, the engine compartment-the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and spark plug boots, etc.-will be hot. So be careful not to touch them. Oil, fluids and spark plugs may also be hot. the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself. D If the engine is hot, do not remove D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. Their fumes are flammable. D Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. 199