ow that you’ve got your Scion on the road, you want to make
sure it keeps going. That’s where scheduled maintenance
comes in. Taking your car in for regular service will help your
ride run better and last longer. It will keep your repair bills down, too.
This booklet makes it easy to keep your Scion running smoothly. The
maintenance log lists all the factory-recommended services and tells
you when your vehicle needs them. You’ll also find information on how
Scion and your dealership can help you with maintenance and repairs.
Be sure to look this booklet over carefully and keep it in your glove box.
Do what it says and your Scion should be happy for many miles to come.
Complimentary Oil Changes
To help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your
vehicle’s first three oil changes on a complimentary basis. To find out
how to obtain your complimentary oil changes, see page 17.
Remember that changing the oil is just one of the maintenance ser-
vices that should be performed regularly on your Scion. Make sure that
all the other services recommended in this booklet are performed on
your car as well.
Put It In Writing
To help you keep track of your Scion’s service history, each mainte-
nance chart in this booklet includes:
›Boxes to check for each service item performed
›Space for the maintenance provider to include a service
verification stamp
›Space to write the date and mileage that service is performed
Documenting your service history may make your car worth more when
you’re ready to sell. There’s a reason smart people write things down.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your vehicle requires
general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections.
These procedures are explained in the “Vehicle Maintenance and
Care” section of the
Owner’s Manual. To keep your Scion out of
trouble, be sure to perform these procedures regularly.
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›› Maintenance & Scion Warranty Coverage ‹‹
Maintenance Records
To make sure your warranty coverage stays intact, you need to maintain
your Scion according to the recommendations in this booklet. You should
keep records of vehicle maintenance, including date and mileage at
time of service and a description of service items performed and parts
installed. The scheduled maintenance log can help you keep track of
this information. If you sell your car, be sure to give your maintenance
records to the new owner.
Scion will not deny a warranty claim solely because you don’t have
records to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, damage or
failures caused by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under
warranty.
Maintenance Providers
You can have maintenance and repair services done by any automotive
service provider you choose, or you can do them yourself. Scion won’t
deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other
than a Scion dealership for maintenance and repairs. However, damage
or failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs are not covered
under warranty.
Note: Only Scion dealerships and Toyota dealerships are authorized to
provide warranty service/repairs for your Scion.
Dealer-Recommended Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more frequent maintenance intervals or
more maintenance services than those listed in the scheduled mainte-
nance log. You don’t need to have these additional services performed
to maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your dealer to explain any
recommended maintenance that is not included in the scheduled
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Scion warranty coverages, check out
the booklet called
2004 Owner’s Warranty Information. You’ll find it
in your glove box.
A car is only as good as its parts. That’s why your Scion is exceptional.
Every part is designed to fit perfectly, work like it should and last an
amazingly long time. If your car needs work, you want to make sure the
parts that are used are just as good as the rest of the vehicle. That’s
why Scion recommends using only Scion Authorized Parts* for mainte-
nance and repairs.
Like all Scion products, Scion Authorized Parts are built to the highest
standards of quality and performance. And you’ll never get cookie-
cutter look-alikes; these are parts designed to fit
yourcar. So you can
be sure they’ll maintain the quality, reliability and value of your Scion.
Scion Authorized Parts are also backed by the security of a Scion war-
ranty. When installed by a Scion dealership, all Scion Authorized Parts
(with the exception of batteries) are warranted for 12 months from date
of installation, regardless of mileage, or the remainder of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, whichever provides greater coverage. Non-
Scion Authorized Parts — and any damage or failures resulting from
their use — are not covered by any Scion warranty.
Your Scion dealership maintains an extensive inventory of parts to help
you get back on the road quickly. And even if they don’t have the part
you need in stock, you don’t have to worry about being without your
ride for long. That’s because Scion dealerships are linked electronically
to Scion’s Parts Distribution Centers, so they have quick access to any
part you may need.
Top quality, great warranty, factory-back inventory — why trust your
ride to anything else? Stick with Scion Authorized Parts.
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Scion Authorized Parts ‹‹
*Scion Authorized Parts are any Scion brand parts manufactured by or on behalf of Scion or
Toyota Motor Corporation for use with Scion vehicles.
Now that your Scion is on the street,
it’s time to get personal. That means
making your car a reflection of your
life and your style. Whether you go
mild or wild, be sure to accessorize
without sacrificing quality, perfor-
mance or safety. You can do it with
Scion Authorized Accessories.*
Scion offers dozens of accessory
products to help you make your vehi-
cle truly your own. Many are produced
in conjunction with cutting-edge suppliers such as OBX Racing Sports
and Bazooka Mobile Audio. All are designed to ensure exceptional
quality, precise fit to your Scion and performance you can count on.
Aftermarket accessories can’t always make that claim.
The quality of Scion Authorized Accessories is also backed by the integri-
ty of a Scion warranty. If an accessory is installed during the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty period (36 months/36,000 miles), coverage is for the
remainder of that period. Otherwise, coverage is for 12 months from
date of purchase, regardless of mileage. Keep in mind that installing
non-Scion Authorized Accessories may affect your vehicle’s warranty
coverage. In addition, some aftermarket equipment may not be street-
legal in all states and could affect your vehicle’s performance or safety.
Make your Scion what you
want it to be, but make it
that way with no worries.
Choose Scion Authorized
Accessories, available exclu-
sively from and installed by
your Scion dealership.
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Scion Authorized Accessories ‹‹
AM/FM 6-DISC CD CHANGERCOLORED STEERING WHEEL
SPORT PEDALS BY OBX
*Scion Authorized Accessories are any Scion brand accessories manufactured by or on
behalf of Scion or Toyota Motor Corporation for use with Scion vehicles.
Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements enhance the scope
and/or length of coverage of your vehicle’s factory warranty, or provide
protection if the original warranty has expired.
1Toyota Extra Care
provides for the repair or replacement of covered components that
have mechanical failures and protects you from rising repair costs in
the future. In addition, many plans include benefits such as towing,
substitute transportation and travel protection with lodging and meals.
Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements are accepted at all
participating Scion and Toyota dealerships in the United States. That
means repairs are made only by factory-trained service technicians
using Scion Authorized Parts.
Toyota Financial Services offers several Toyota Extra Care Vehicle
Service Agreement plans, each with a variety of time and mileage
options.
2Your Scion dealer can help you select the plan that best
meets your needs.
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Service Agreements ‹‹
1 Vehicle service agreements are offered by Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc.,
administered by Toyota Motor Services Company in certain states. In Florida,
offered by Toyota Motor Insurance Company.
2 Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc.
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›› Determining Your Scion’s Maintenance Needs
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval
Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance for
your Scion every 5,000 miles or every 7,500 miles. Follow these guide-
lines to determine which interval to use.
5,000-Mile Intervals
Use 5,000-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under
any of the following conditions:
›Driving on unpaved or dusty roads.
›Using a car-top carrier.
›Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures
below freezing.
7,500-Mile Intervals
Use 7,500-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under
conditions other than those listed above.
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of the special operating con-
ditions noted on the following page, you may need to perform specific
services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the 5,000-mile maintenance
charts for details.
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items for both 5,000-mile and
7,500-mile intervals, the scheduled maintenance log indicates services
that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under especially
demanding conditions. Specific conditions require specific services, as
indicated on the following page. The scheduled maintenance log indi-
cates at which mileage/time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if you
drive primarily under any of the conditions noted. If you drive only
occasionally under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform
the additional services.
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›› Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better under-
standing of the maintenance items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at which mileage/
time intervals each item should be performed. Please note that many
maintenance items should be performed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform
yourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-
Yourself Maintenance” sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check
each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage,
have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness
and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, dete-
rioration and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid
leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive
wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check
each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have
it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
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Vehicle Identification ‹‹
Model
In-service date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number