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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEIntroduction

Engine compartment overview 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuse locations 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do- it- yourself service precaution 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts and tools 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION7-1


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Engine compartment overview1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Fuse blocks

6. Battery

7. Engine coolant reservoir

8. Electric cooling fans

9. Windshield washer fluid tank


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Fuse locations

Sparefuses


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If you perform maintenance by yourself,be sure to follow the correct proceduregiven in this section.

You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operatingproblems.

Performing do- it- yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affect your

warranty coverage. Read the separateToyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.

This section gives instructions only forthose items that are relatively easy for anowner to perform. As explained in Section

6, there are still a number of items thatmust be done by a qualified technicianwith special tools.

For information on tools and parts for do-it- yourself maintenance, see Parts and

tools.

Utmost care should be taken when work-

ing on your vehicle to prevent accidentalinjury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to ob-

serve:

CAUTION

D When the engine is running, keep

hands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and enginedrive belts. (Removing rings,

watches, and ties is advisable.)

D Right after driving, the enginecompartmentthe engine, radiator,

exhaust manifold and spark plugboots, etc.will be hot. So be care-ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids

and spark plugs may also be hot.

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

the radiator cap or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

D Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Al-

ways use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

D Be sure that the ignition is off if

you work near the electric coolingfans or radiator grille. With theignition on, the electric cooling fans

will automatically start to run if theengine coolant temperature is highand/or the air conditioning is on.

D Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to flying

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

D Used engine oil contains potentially

harmful contaminants which maycause skin disorders such as in-flammation or skin cancer, so care

should be taken to avoid prolongedand repeated contact with it. To re-move used engine oil from your

skin, wash thoroughly with soapand water.

D Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

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D Dispose of used oil and filter only

in a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and fil-ter in household trash, in sewers or

onto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

NOTICE

zRemember that battery and ignition

cables carry high currents or volt-

ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

zAdd only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sure

to wash off with water to prevent itfrom damaging the parts or paint.

zDo not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.

zUse only spark plugs of the speci-

fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-

formance or radio noise.

zDo not reuse iridium- tipped sparkplugs by cleaning or regapping.

zDo not overfill automatic transmis-

sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

zDo not drive with the air cleaner

filter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the engine

compartment.

zBe careful not to scratch the glass

surface with the wiper frame.

zWhen closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-

gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts and toolsHere is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do- it- yourself mainte-nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

signed in metric sizes, so your tools mustbe metric.

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):D Engine oil API grade SJ,

Energy- Conserving or ILSACmultigrade having viscosity proper foryour climate

Tools:D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):D TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva-

lent

See Section 7- 2 for details about cool-ant type selection.

D Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:D Funnel (only for adding coolant)


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Checking brake fluid

Parts (if level is low):D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

brake fluid

Tools:

D Rag or paper towelD Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluid

Parts (if level is low):D Automatic transmission fluid

DEXRONrII or III

Tools:

D Rag or paper towelD Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery condition

Tools:D Warm water

D Baking sodaD GreaseD Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)

Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if replacement is necessary):D Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with

same amperage rating as original

Adding washer fluid

Parts:D WaterD Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for

winter use)

Tools:

D Funnel

Replacing light bulbs

Parts:

D Bulb with same number and wattagerating as original (See charts in Re-

placing light bulbs in Section 7- 3.)

Tools:

D Screwdriver

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