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Checking the radiator and

condenser

Checking brake fluid

If any of the above parts are extremely

dirty or you are not sure of their condi-

tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, be care-

ful not to touch the radiator or con-

denser when the engine is hot.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the radiator

and condenser, do not perform the

work by yourself.

Toyota recommends “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant”, which has been tested to

ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor

result in malfunction of your engine

coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota

Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated

To check the fluid level, simply look at

the see−through reservoir. The level

should be between the “MAX” and

“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go

down slightly as the brake pads wear or

when the fluid level in the accumulator is

high.

with

long−life

hybrid

organic

acid

technology and has been specifically

designed to avoid engine cooling system

malfunction on Toyota vehicles.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it

may indicate a serious mechanical prob-

lem.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

further details.

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the

brake reservoir.

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Checking power steering fluid

Refilling brake fluid:

NOTICE

1. Turn the engine switch off.

If cold O.K.

If hot O.K.

If you spill some of the fluid, be sure

to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-

aging the parts or paintwork.

2. Depress the brake pedal more than 20

times (until the brake pedal resistance

decreases and pedal travel increases).

Open

3. Remove the reservoir cover by hand.

Add brake fluid up to the “MAX” line.

If cold

add

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If you do not follow the procedure above,

the reservoir may overflow.

If hot

add

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once

opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from

the air, and excess moisture can cause a

dangerous loss of braking.

Check the fluid level through the reser-

voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-

mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.

CAUTION

If the vehicle has been driven around 80

km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little

more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is

hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You

may also check the level when the fluid

Take care when filling the reservoir

because brake fluid can harm your

hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your

hands or in your eyes, flush the af-

fected area with clean water immedi-

ately. If you still feel uncomfortable

with your hands or eyes, go to the

doctor.

cold

(about

room

temperature,

10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine

has not been run for about five hours.

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