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ow that you’ve got your Scion on the road, you want to make
sure it keeps going. That’s where scheduled maintenance
c omes 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. It lists
all the factory-recommended services and tells you when your vehicle
needs them. Be sure to look this booklet over carefully and keep it in
y our 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
v ehicle’s first three oil changes on a complimentary basis. To find out
how to obtain your complimentary oil changes, see page 3.
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
y our 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
y ou’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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›› 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
v ehicle. 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
y ourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-
Y ourself 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.

Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension
and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check
for damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol
type coolant. Inspect the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler for
leaves, dirt and insects and clean if necessary. Inspect hoses and con-
nections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts
as necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Note: Your Scion is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life
Coolant. The replacement intervals for engine coolant recommended
in this booklet are based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super
Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine,
non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
t echnology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If
another type of ethylene-glycol coolant is used, replacement intervals
may be different.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified
intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
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