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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
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. It lists
all the factoryrecommended services and tells you when your vehicle
needs them. 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
Tohelp 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 3.
Remember that changing the oil is just one of the maintenance servic
es that should be performed regularlyon 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 maintenancesuch 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.
Scion is a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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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 “DoIt
Yourself Maintenance” sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
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.
BrakeLinings/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
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 ethyleneglycol
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.
(For further details, refer to “Radiator, Condenser and Hoses” in the
“Vehicle Maintenance and Care” section of the
Owner’s Manual.)
Note:Your Scion is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super LongLife
Coolant. The replacement intervals for engine coolant recommended
in this booklet are based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super
LongLife Coolant or similar highquality nonsilicate, nonamine,
nonborate ethyleneglycol coolant with longlife hybrid organic acid
technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If
another type of ethyleneglycol coolant is used, replacement intervals
may be different.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replacethe 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
Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaustgas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace
if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Retighten the seatmounting bolts and front/rear suspension member
retaining bolts to specified torque.
Radiator Core and Condenser
Inspect for damage, debris, dirt, insects and signs of leakage. Have any
problem repaired by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type
as originallyequipped. A qualified technician should perform this
operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering
wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots
for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A
qualified technician should perform these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the Owner’s
Manual
.When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
Transmission Fluid or Oil
When performing inspections, check each component for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified
technician immediately.