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Checking things under the hood, Checking things under the hood caution, Caution – Oldsmobile 1999 Cutlass User Manual

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Checking Things Under the Hood

CAUTION:

An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.

CAUTION:

Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.

Hood Release

The following sections tell you how to check fluids,
lubricants and important parts under the hood.

1. To open the hood, first

pull the hood release
handle inside
the vehicle.