General Maintenance - Toyota 2005 Yaris Owner's Manual

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If you are a skilled do−it−yourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware
do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See "Owner's Warranty
Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual
Supplement" for the details.

General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
that quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only with ade-
quate ventilation if you run the en-
gine.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Section 7−3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see−
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7−2 for additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt or insects. See Section 7−2
for additional information.
Battery condition
Check the battery condition by the indica-
tor color. See page 201 in Section 7−3 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7−2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level ground. See Section 7−2 for
additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD"
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Section 7−2 for additional information.
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