Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenance:
General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, see the separate “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is preformed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
- Using the odometer and trip meter display
- Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system) with the trip meter A reading shown.
- While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button , turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) (do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled).
- Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000” and the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.
- Using the multi-information display (vehicles with color display)
- While the engine is running, switch the multi-information display to the “Settings” screen.
- Select “Maintenance Reset” on the “Settings” screen.
- Select “Yes” on the “Maintenance Reset” screen.
“Maintenance Reset Complete” will be displayed on the multi-information display when the reset procedure has been completed.
Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
- Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle.
- Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take care of it.
| WARNING
If your vehicle is not properly maintained Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible serious injury or death. Handling of the battery
|
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
|
Items |
Check points |
| Battery | Check connections |
| Brake fluid | Is the brake fluid at the correct level? |
| Engine coolant | Is the engine coolant at the correct level? |
| Engine oil | Is the engine oil at the correct level? |
| Exhaust system | There should not be any fumes or strange sounds. |
| Radiator/condenser | The radiator and condenser should be free from foreign objects. |
| Washer fluid | Is there sufficient washer fluid? |
Vehicle interior
|
Items |
Check points |
| Accelerator pedal |
|
| Automatic transaxle “Park” mechanism |
|
| Brake pedal |
|
| Brakes |
|
| Head restraints |
|
| Indicators/buzzers |
|
| Lights |
|
| Parking brake |
|
| Seat belts |
|
| Seats |
|
| Steering wheel |
|
Vehicle exterior
|
Items |
Check points |
| Doors |
|
| Engine hood |
|
| Fluid leaks |
|
| Tires |
|
| Windshield wipers/ rear window wiper |
|
| WARNING
If the engine is running Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks. |
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
- When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
- When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Download Manual