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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 234)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 231)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 229)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
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CAUTION
■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury.
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission).
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 236)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 229)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 226)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 225)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 231)
Fuse box ( P. 258)
Battery ( P. 234)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 231)
Radiator ( P. 231)
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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e inspected by your Scion dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
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■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Disconnect the claws to remove
the service cover as shown in
the illustration.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
STEP 3
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CAUTION
■
When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and 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, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 CDS FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan
2 RAD FAN 40 A Electric cooling fan
3 ABS NO.3 30 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
4 ABS NO.1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ALT 120 A RDI FAN, CDS FAN, ABS NO.1,
ABS NO.3, HTR, AM1, DOOR,
STOP, FR DOOR, POWER, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, OBD, ACC-B,
DEF, TAIL, PANEL
7 EPS 60 A Electric power steering system
8 P/I 50 A EFI MAIN, HORN, IG2
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9 MIR HTR
10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, outside rear view mirror
defoggers
10 IGN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, steer-
ing lock system
11 METER 7.5 A Gauges and meters
12 HTR-IG 10 A Air conditioning system
13 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers
14 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
15 WASHER 15 A Washer
16 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electric power steering,
electric cooling fan, anti-lock brake
system, vehicle stability control
system, shift lock control system,
audio system, body ECU
17 ECU-IG NO.2 10 A Back-up light, emergency flasher,
air conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, charging system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
FuseAmpereCircuit