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4986-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission), pedal almost touches the floor, vehi-
cle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (except
hybrid model) (P. 524)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
12-volt battery condition (hybrid
model) (P. 530)• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (except hybrid
model) (P. 521)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level (hybrid model) (P. 521)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology. “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
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5026-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
When working on the engine compartment
Hybrid model: Make sure that the indicator on the power switch and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the 12-volt
battery. Fuel and 12-volt battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model):
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 523)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model):
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 523)
Hybrid model:
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (P. 523)
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5086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
1NR-FE engine
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 527)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 521)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 517)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 513)12-volt battery (P. 524)
Fuse box (P. 558)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 523)
Radiator (P. 523)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Maintenance and care
1ZR-FAE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 527)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 521)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 517)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 513)12-volt battery (P. 524)
Fuse box (P. 558)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 523)
Radiator (P. 523)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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5106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
1ND-TV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 527)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 521)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 517)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 513)Fuel filter (P. 528)
12-volt battery (P. 524)
Fuse box (P. 558)
Radiator (P. 523)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 523)
Intercooler (P. 523)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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Maintenance and care
1AD-FTV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 527)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 521)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 513)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 517)Fuel filter (P. 528)
12-volt battery (P. 524)
Fuse box (P. 558)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 523)
Intercooler (P. 523)
Radiator (P. 523)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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5126-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
2ZR-FXE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 521)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 513)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 517)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 521)Fuse box (P. 558)
Power control unit coolant
radiator (P. 523)
Radiator (P. 523)
Condenser (P. 523)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 527)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10