General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”/Scheduled Maintenance Guide. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice. Engine compartment

Vehicle interior

Items	Check points
Check points	Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park” mechanism	Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal	Moves smoothly? Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes	Pulls to one side when applied? Loss of brake effectiveness? Spongy feeling brake pedal? Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints	Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers	Function properly?
Lights	Do all the lights come on? Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake	Moves smoothly? Can hold the vehicle securely on an incline?
Seat belts	Does the seat belt system operate smoothly? Are the belts undamaged?
Seats	Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel	Moves smoothly? Has correct free play? No strange noises?
Doors	Operate smoothly?
Engine hood	The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks	Is there any leakage after parking?
Tire	Inflation pressure is correct? Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule? Wheel nuts are not loose?
Windshield wipers/rear window wiper	The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation. The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window without streaking or skipping.

CAUTION

If the engine is runnin
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Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.

General maintenance

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