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General maintenance

If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-

ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-

mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-

self maintenance can affect your warranty

coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-

ment” for the details.

Listed below are the general maintenance

items that should be performed as fre-

quently as specified. In addition to check-

ing the items listed, if you notice any

unusual noise, smell or vibration, you

should investigate the cause or take your

vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-

fied service shop immediately. It is recom-

mended that any problem you notice be

brought to the attention of your dealer or

the qualified service shop for their advice.

Engine coolant level

Make sure the coolant level is between

the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see−

through reservoir when the engine is cold.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

Radiator, condenser and hoses

Check that the front of the radiator and

condenser are clean and not blocked with

leaves, dirt, or insects. See in Section

7−2 for additional information.

Battery condition

Check the battery condition by the indica-

tor color. See Section 7−3 for additional

information.

CAUTION

Make these checks only with ade-

quate ventilation if you run the en-

gine.

Brake fluid level

Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

Engine oil level

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Check the level on the dipstick with the

engine turned off and the vehicle parked

on a level spot. See Section 7−2 for addi-

tional information.

Items listed below should be checked

from time to time, e.g. each time when

refueling.

Washer fluid

Power steering fluid level

Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the

tank. See Section 7−3 for additional infor-

mation.

Check the level through the reservoir. The

level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”

range depending on the fluid temperature.

See Section 7−2 for additional information.

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Exhaust system

Seat belts

Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-

nism

If you notice any change in the sound of

the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have

the cause located and corrected immedi-

ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” in

Section 2.)

Check that the seat belt system such as

buckles, retractors and anchors operate

properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt

webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-

aged.

Check the lock release button of the se-

lector lever for proper and smooth opera-

tion. On a safe incline, check that your

vehicle is held securely with the selector

lever in “P” position and all brakes re-

leased.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Accelerator pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation and

uneven pedal effort or catching.

Items listed below should be checked

regularly, e.g. while performing periodic

services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Clutch pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation.

Items listed below should be performed

from time to time, unless otherwise

specified.

Lights

Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail

lights, turn signal lights, and other lights

are all working.

Brake pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation and

that the pedal has the proper clearance.

Check the brake booster function.

Fluid leaks

Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-

ter or other fluid after the vehicle has

been parked for a while. If you smell fuel

fumes or notice any leak, have the cause

found and corrected immediately.

Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers

Check that all service reminder indicators

Brakes

At a safe place, check that the brakes do

not pull to one side when applied.

and warning buzzers function properly.

Doors and engine hood

Steering wheel

Parking brake

Check that all doors including back door

operate smoothly and all latches lock se-

curely. Make sure the engine hood secon-

dary latch secures the hood from opening

when the primary latch is released.

Be alert for changes in steering condition,

such as hard steering or strange noise.

Check that the lever has the proper travel

and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle

is held securely with only the parking

brake applied.

Seats

Check that all front seat controls such as

seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-

erate smoothly and that all latches lock

securely in any position. For folding−down

rear seatbacks, check that the latches

lock securely.

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Does your vehicle need

repairing?

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-

mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that

indicate service is needed. Some impor-

tant clues are as follows:

If you notice any of these clues, take your

vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible. It probably needs adjustment or

repair.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the pressure with a gauge ev-

ery two weeks, or at least once a

month. See Section 7−2 for additional

information.

D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

D Appreciable loss of power

D Strange engine noises

CAUTION

Tire surface and wheel nuts

Check the tires carefully for cuts,

damage or excessive wear. See Sec-

tion 7−2 for additional information.

When checking the tires, make sure

no nuts are missing, and check the

nuts for looseness. Tighten them if

necessary.

Do not continue driving with the ve-

hicle unchecked. It could result in se-

rious vehicle damage and possibly

personal injury.

D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-

ter dripping from the air conditioning

after use is normal.)

D Change in exhaust sound (This may

indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide

leak. Drive with the windows open and

have the exhaust system checked im-

mediately.)

Tire rotation

Rotate the tires according to the

maintenance schedule. (For sched-

uled maintenance information, please

refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-

ment”.) See Section 7−2 for additional

information.

D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal

when cornering; uneven tire wear

D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving

straight on a level road

D Strange noises related to suspension

movement

D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy

feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-

most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one

side when braking

D Engine coolant temperature continually

higher than normal

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