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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