Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Miles or Number of months, whichever occurs first)
After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
I = Inspect; R = Replace, Change, Tire Rotate or lubricate; T= Tighten to specified torque
Miles (000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
Months 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
Engine coolantInspect I I I
Replace First replace at 137,500 miles or 132 months, then replace at every
75,000 miles or 72 months, whichever occurs first
Note:See the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for
more information.
Engine air filterNormal R R R
Driving on dirt or
dusty roadsI I IRIIIR I I I R
Note:When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air filter cleaner
element should be replace more often
Exhaust pipes and mountings I I I I I I
Driver’s floor mat proper installationIIIIIIII I I I I
Fuel lines and
connections, fuel tank
vapor vent system hoses
and fuel tank bandNormal I I I
Severe When operating in areas where road salts or other corrosive materials
are used; if living in coastal areas, inspect every 7,500 miles or
7.5 months, whichever occurs first
Scheduled Maintenance
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Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
>Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
>Always properly secure the driver’s
floor mat using the retaining hooks.
>Never install another floor mat on
top of the existing driver’s floor mat.
>Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check for
damage, excessive wear and oiliness,
and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant, Radiator and
Condenser
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
(SLLC) BLUE. The replacement
intervals for engine coolant
recommended in this booklet are
based on replacement with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant
(SLLC) BLUE 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. Do not
use plain water.
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