Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing - Toyota 2003 Land Cruiser Owner's Manual

Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See page 282 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 272 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 page 268 for addi-
tional 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 page 273 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See "Engine exhaust cautions" on
page 197.)
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
D
Appreciable loss of power
D
Strange engine noises
D
A fluid leak under the vehicle (however,
D
water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
D
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat–looking tire; excessive tire squeal
D
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
D
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
D
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
D
feeling brake pedal; pedal
touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side
when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
D
higher than normal
'03 L/C U (L/O 0301)
Engine continually runs hot; oil pres-
D
sure gauge stays low
If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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