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:
“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
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Maintenance
General maintenanceInspection
1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack
for runout and for teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout:
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power
steering gear assembly.
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damag ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered
acceptable. Replace the belt if there are any
missing ribs.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID ...
Data list / active test
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the DATA LIST displayed on the intelligent tester,
you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator,
etc. without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as
the first step of troubleshooting is one way to shorten the
labor time.
Connect the intelligent tes ...