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Do-it -yourself ser vic e prec autions

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

correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

• Warm water

• Baking soda

Battery condition

(P. 444) • Grease

• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp bolts)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE

J1703 brake fluid

Brake fluid level

(P. 442) • Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding

brake fluid)

• “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

For the U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and

50% deionized water.

Engine coolant level

(P. 440)

For Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and

45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding

engine coolant)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or

equivalent

Engine oil level

Fuses

(P. 436) • Rag or paper towel

• Funnel (used only for adding

engine oil)

• Fuse with same amperage rating

as original

(P. 466)

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Parts and tools

Items

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

Light bulbs

(P. 469) • Phillips-head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator/condenser

(P. 442)

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• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Tire inflation pressure (P. 456)

• Water or washer fluid containing

antifreeze (for winter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding

Washer fluid

CAUTION

(P. 447)

water or washer fluid)

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.

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●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.

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CAUTION

■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Vehicles without a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With

the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may automat-

ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature

is high. (P. 442)

Vehicles with a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With the

engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-

ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature

is high. (P. 442)

■Safety glasses

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

from getting in your eyes.

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.

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