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4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular

maintenance are essential. Toyota recommends the following main-

tenance:

 Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified inter-

vals according to the maintenance schedule.

For full details of your maintenance schedule, refer to the “Toyota

Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.

 Do-it-yourself maintenance

What about do-it-yourself maintenance?

Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a

little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.

Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools

and skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if

you are an experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that

repairs and maintenance be conducted by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional. Any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer will keep a record of

maintenance, which could be useful should you ever require Warranty

Service. Should you choose to select a qualified and equipped profes-

sional other than an authorized Toyota repairer to service or maintain

your vehicle, we recommend that you request that a record of mainte-

nance be kept.

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Where to go for service?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota rec-

ommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by autho-

rized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped

professionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please

visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota

parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be

advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repairers for non-war-

ranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network will be able to

expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.

Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reli-

ably and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs

that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:

 Engine misses, stumbling or pinging

 Appreciable loss of power

 Strange engine noises

 A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-

tioning system after use is normal.)

 Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-

oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system

checked immediately.)

 Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear

 Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road

 Strange noises related to suspension movement

 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal

(vehicles with a manual transmission), pedal almost touches the floor,

vehicle pulls to one side when braking

 Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal

If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as

soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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CAUTION

If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and

possible death or serious injury.

Handling of the battery

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-

pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (P. 266)

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