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Maintenance and care
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(
P. 505)•Warm water•Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
( P. 503)
• “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 coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 500)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 530)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 534)• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser
and intercooler radi-
ator
( P. 504)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 521)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 508)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
