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7-2. Maintenance

B-1: Heavily loaded vehicle (Example: Using a camper, using a car top car-

rier, etc.)

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

3 months

 Replacement of engine oil

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

6 months

 Replacement of engine oil filter

 Inspection* of brake linings and

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

drums (include parking brake lin-

6 months

ings and drums)

 Inspection* of brake pads and Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

discs

3 months

 Tightening of bolts for propeller Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

shaft 12 months

 Replacement of manual transmis- Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or

sion oil

48 months

I: Every 20000 km (12000 miles) or

12 months

R: Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or

24 months

 Inspection* or replacement of

automatic transmission fluid

 Inspection* of front and rear sus- Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

pension 6 months

 Tightening of bolts and nuts on Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

chassis and body <<See note.>> 6 months

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B-2: Repeated short trips less than 8 km (5 miles) and outside tempera-

tures remain below freezing (Engine temperature will not reach to nor-

mal temperature)

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

3 months

 Replacement of engine oil

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

6 months

 Replacement of engine oil filter

*: Perform correction or replacement as necessary.

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7-2. Maintenance

B-3: Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as

police, professional/private use like taxi or door-to-door delivery use

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

3 months

 Replacement of engine oil

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or

6 months

 Replacement of engine oil filter

 Inspection* of brake linings and

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

drums (include parking brake lin-

6 months

ings and drums)

 Inspection* of brake pads and Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or

discs

3 months

I: Every 20000 km (12000 miles) or

12 months

R: Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or

24 months

 Inspection* or replacement of

automatic transmission fluid

B-4: Continuous high speed driving (80% or more of maximum vehicle

speed) for over 2 hours

 Replacement of manual transmis- Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or

sion oil

48 months

I: Every 20000 km (12000 miles) or

12 months

R: Every 40000 km (24000 miles) or

24 months

 Inspection* or replacement of

automatic transmission fluid

*: Perform correction or replacement as necessary.

NOTE: For seat mounting bolts, front and rear suspension member retain-

ing bolts.

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7-2. Maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be

performed at the intervals specified. It is recommended that any

problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your

Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the battery fluid and connections.(→P. 253)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct level?

Is the engine coolant at the correct level?(→P. 250)

Is the engine oil at the correct level? (→P. 248)

(→P. 252)

Engine coolant

Engine oil

Exhaust system

There should not be any fumes or strange sounds.

The radiator and condenser should be free from

Radiator/condenser

Washer fluid

foreign objects.

(→P. 252)

(→P. 257)

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

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• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly

(without uneven pedal effort or catching).

Accelerator pedal

Automatic transmis-

sion “Park” mecha-

nism

• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in

P, is the vehicle securely stopped?

• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?

• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance

Brake pedal

from the floor?

• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of

free play? (→P. 346)

(→P. 346)

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7-2. Maintenance

Items

Check points

• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the

brakes are applied.

• The brakes should work effectively.

• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.

• The brake pedal should not get too close to the

floor when the brakes are applied.

Brakes

• Does the clutch pedal move smoothly?

• Does the clutch pedal have appropriate clear-

ance from the floor?

Clutch pedal

• Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of

free play?

(→P. 346)

• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock

securely?

Head restraints

Horn

• Make sure it works?

Indicators/buzzers

Lights

• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?

• Do all the lights come on?

• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?

• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is

on, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Parking brake

• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?

• The seat belts should not be damaged.

Seat belts

Seats

• Do the seat controls operate properly?

• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?

• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount

of free play?

Steering wheel

• There should not be any strange sounds coming

from the steering wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Doors

Check points

• Do the doors operate smoothly?

• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-

erly?

Engine hood

Fluid leaks

• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage

after the vehicle has been parked.

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Items

Check points

• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

• The tires should not be damaged or excessively

worn.

• Have the tires been rotated according to the

maintenance schedule?

Tire

• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

• The wiper blades should not show any signs of

cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or defor-

mation.

Windshield wipers

• The wiper blades should clear the Windshield

without streaking or skipping.

WARNING

■If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-

forming maintenance checks.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the

correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

• Baking soda

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

• Distilled water

• Warm water

• Grease

Battery condition

(→P. 253)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Brake fluid level

(→P. 252)

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high

quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-

amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-

life hybrid organic acid technology

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with

50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

Engine coolant

level (→P. 250)

• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

• Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Engine oil level

(→P. 248)

Fuses

(→P. 277)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

Light bulbs

(→P. 280)

• Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator and

condenser

(→P. 252)

⎯

Tire inflation

pressure

(→P. 268)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

Washer fluid

(→P. 257)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

WARNING

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may

move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death

or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

■When working on the engine compartment

●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine

drive belt.

●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right

after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-

tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage

painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the

affected area with clean water immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.

■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position. With the engine switch

in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run

if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 252)

■Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,

from getting in your eyes.

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NOTICE

■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.

■If the fluid level is low or high

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.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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