2000 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 219

CAUTION D Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. z Add only demineralized or distilled water to fill the radiator. And if you spill some of the coolant, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint. z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes. z Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center electrode. z Use only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types will cause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise. z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged. 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 Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. D Right after driving, the engine compartment-the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, power steering fluid reservoir 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 Do not leave used oil within the reach of children. 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 Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal. D Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. D Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports. 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) 233