2008 TOYOTA tC Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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N
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
factory-recommended 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 5,000 Mile & 10,000 Mile Factory-Recommended
Maintenance Services
To help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your vehicle’s 5,000
mile and 10,000 mile factory-recommended maintenance services on a complimentary
basis. To find out how to obtain your complimentary maintenance services, see the
section titled Complimentary Maintenance Services.
Please 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 maintenance 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 theOwner’s Manual. To help 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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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 maintenance 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
called2008 Owner’s Warranty Information. You’ll find it in your glove box.
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USING THE MAINTENANCE LOG CHARTS............................2
COMPLIMENTARY MAINTENANCE SERVICES ..........................3
MAINTENANCE LOG ..........................................4
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS ...........................20
Model
In-service date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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Miles or Months?
Scion recommends obtaining scheduled maintenance for your vehicle every 5,000
miles or six months, whichever comes first.
For example:
>If you drive 5,000 miles in less than six months, you should obtain maintenance at
5,000 miles - don’t wait until six months.
> If at six months you have driven less than 5,000 miles, you should obtain
maintenance at six months - don’t wait until 5,000 miles.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage so that you obtain maintenance when
recommended. If you are a low-mileage driver, mark your calendar to remind yourself
to obtain maintenance every six months.
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items, the maintenance log indicates services that
should be performed on vehicles that are driven under especially demanding
conditions. These special operating conditions and their required maintenance items
are clearly indicated in each chart.
Note:
You should perform these additional maintenance services if you drive
primarilyunder any of the special operating conditions indicated. If you drive only
occasionally under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
services.
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T
o help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your vehicle’s
5,000 mile and 10,000 mile factory-recommended maintenance services on a
complimentary basis. While these complimentary factory-recommended maintenance
services do not have to be performed at exactly 5,000 miles and 10,000 miles, the
complimentary services must be performed within 16 months or 14,000 miles
(whichever occurs first) of your vehicle’s original in-service date. It is important to note
that these services are not meant to be used for maintenance service on or after
15,000 miles. If you bought your Scion used and the previous owner did not use both of
the complimentary maintenance services, you are entitled to the remaining
complimentary maintenance service or services if your car is still within 16 months or
14,000 miles of its original in-service date.
To obtain a complimentary maintenance service, call a Scion dealership or
participating Toyota dealership to make an appointment. The dealership will verify that
the service was performed by completing one of the boxes on the inside back cover of
this booklet.
Complimentary maintenance services include change of engine oil, oil filter and drain
plug gasket, rotating tires and visually inspecting brake linings/drums and brake
pads/discs only. You are responsible for the cost of any other services performed at the
time of your complimentary maintenance services.
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Complimentary Maintenance Services
5,000 Miles or 6 months
___ Replace engine oil and oil filter1
___ Rotate tires
___ Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
___ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
___ Inspect drive shaft boots
___ Inspect engine air filter
___ Inspect steering linkage and boots
___ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
10,000 Miles or 12 months
___ Replace engine oil and oil filter1
___ Rotate tires
___ Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
___ Inspect ball joints and dust covers
___ Inspect drive shaft boots
___ Inspect engine air filter
___ Inspect steering linkage and boots
___ Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
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