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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 at5,000 miles- don’t
wait until six months.
>If at six months you have driven less
than 5,000 miles, you should obtain
maintenance atsix 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
only if the majority of your driving is
done under the special operating
conditions indicated. If you only
occasionally drive under these
circumstances, it is not necessary
to perform the additional services.
Engine Oil Selection
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual
for the specific oil viscosity rating
recommended for your vehicle/engine
type.
SuperChrome and Alloy
Wheel Care
If you purchased genuine Toyota
accessory Aluminum Alloy Wheels,
follow these cleaning guidelines to
maintain the appearance of your alloy
wheels:
>If wheels are hot, wait for them to
cool before washing.
>Use a soft sponge or cotton cloth to
apply the same mild car-wash soap
as used for the vehicle body. Quickly
rinse off with water. Use a soft cloth
to apply the same car wax as used
for the vehicle body.
>DO NOT USE: Any kind of chemical
based cleaners, alcohol, solvents,
gasoline, steam cleaners, scouring
pads, wire brushes, or coarse
abrasives to clean your wheels.
USING THE MAINTENANCE LOG CHARTS
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Engine Air Filter
Inspect or replace at specified
intervals. When performing
inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and
replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain 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 connections for corrosion and
leaks. Tighten connections and replace
parts when necessary. A qualified
technician should perform these
operations. (For further details, refer to
Radiator, Condenser and Hosesin the
Vehicle Maintenance and Caresection
of the
Owner’s Manual).
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
technology (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.
NOTE:Your vehicle is factory filled and
certified with Genuine Toyota 0W20
motor oil. For VEHICLES CERTIFIED
FOR 0W20 motor oil, the oil change
interval is 10,000 miles or 12 months IF
0W20 MOTOR OIL IS BEING USED. If
0W20 is not available, 5W20 mineral oil
may be used. However, it must be
replaced at A 5,000 miles or 6 month
INTERVAL with 0W20 motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listedSpecial
Operating Conditions, the motor oil
and filter should be replaced at
5,000 miles or 6 months, REGARDLESS
OF THE OIL USED (OR CERTIFICATION
OF THE VEHICLE).
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
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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