Maintenance and care

Vehicle interior

~1min read

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal
  • The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transaxle “Park” mechanism
  • When parked on a slope with the shift lever in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
  • Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
  • Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance from the floor?
  • Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
Brakes
  • The vehicle should not pull to one side when the brakes are applied.
  • The brakes should work effectively.
  • The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
  • The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints
  • Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers
  • Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights
  • Do all the lights come on?
  • Are the headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake
  • Does the parking brake lever or pedal move smoothly?
  • When parked on a slope with the parking brake on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts
  • Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
  • The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats
  • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
  • Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
  • Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
  • There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering wheel.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota Sienna quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.