2976-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.308)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.311)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
ItemsCheck points
3016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine oil level
( P.305)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses
( P.331)• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs
( P.334)
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.308)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.324)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.311)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer
fluid)
ItemsParts and toolsWARNING
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
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fans and
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the
engine, radiator, exhaust mani-
fold, etc. right a fter 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 compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when
working on the battery. It con-
tains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fans or radiator
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to r un if the air con-
ditioning is on an d/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.308)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc. from getting in your
eyes.
3056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.331)
Battery ( P.309)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.305)
Clutch fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.305)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 3 1 1 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.308)
Radiator ( P.308)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.307)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
Engine compar tment
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