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Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON®II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding washer fluid)
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See the table in
“Replacing light bulbs” on page 251.)
Positioning the jack
Front
71T006
Rear

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DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level232
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Checking the engine coolant level 234
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Checking the radiator and condenser 235
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Checking brake fluid 235
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Checking power steering fluid 236
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Checking tire inflation pressure 237
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Checking and replacing tires 239
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Rotating tires 241
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Installing snow tires and chains 242
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Replacing wheels 244
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Aluminum wheel precautions 245
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SECTION 7– 2

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Look at the see–through coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the
reservoir. If the level is low, add the
coolant. (For the coolant type, see
“Coolant type selection” described be-
low.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the “LOW” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL”
line.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,
radiator cap and drain cock and water
pump.If you can find no leak, have your Scion
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non–silicate, non–amine, non–nitrite,
and non–borate coolant with long–life hy-
brid organic acid technology. (Coolant with
long–life hybrid organic acid technology is
a combination of low phosphates and or-
ganic acids.)
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. This coolant provides protection
down to about –35
C (–31 F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Checking the engine coolant
level

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Scion recommends “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant”, which has been tested to
ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor
result in malfunction of your engine cool-
ant system with proper usage. “Toyota Su-
per Long Life Coolant” is formulated with
long–life hybrid organic acid technology
and has been specifically designed to
avoid engine cooling system malfunction
on Scion vehicles.
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.If either of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, take your vehicle to a Scion dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, be care-
ful not to touch the radiator or con-
denser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator
and condenser, do not perform the
work by yourself.
Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see–through reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refi
lling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
Checking the radiator and
condenser