General Maintenance - Toyota TC 2006 Manual

If you are a skilled do–it–yourself
mechanic, the Scion 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 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 Scion dealer or a qualified
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 page 229 for additional informa-
tion.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the "FULL" and "LOW" lines
see–through reservoir when the engine is
cold. See page 214 for additional informa-
tion.
Radiator, condenser, and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt or insects. See page 215 for
additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Your Scion has a maintenance free bat-
tery. You do not have to add distilled wa-
ter. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 227 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 215 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See page 212 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 216 for additional information.
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