We strongly advise you to protect your new vehicle by maintaining your Toyota vehicle in accordance with the maintenance plan on the following pages. Regular maintenance contributes to:
- high fuel efficiency;
- long service life of the car;
- enjoying the ride;
- security;
- reliability;
- preservation of warranty conditions;
- compliance with regulations.
A Toyota vehicle is economical to operate and maintain. The implementation of a number of previously mandatory items of the maintenance plan is no longer required, or the frequency of their implementation has increased. Follow the maintenance schedule to ensure maximum vehicle performance.
Where to go for technical service?
We recommend taking the vehicle to a local Toyota dealer for service.
Toyota's technical staff consists of well-trained specialists. In addition, they receive the latest maintenance information from technical bulletins, maintenance recommendations, and on-the-job training programs. They have learned how to work with Toyota vehicles even before they start working on servicing your car. Therefore, this solution will be optimal.
Your Toyota dealer has invested a lot of money in special tools and equipment for servicing Toyota vehicles. This provides better quality work at lower prices.
Your Toyota dealer's service department will carry out all the work required by the maintenance plan for your vehicle, reliably and economically.
Many maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little technical skill and a few basic automotive tools.
However, be aware that some maintenance work requires special tools and skills. It is best if these works are performed by qualified technical personnel. Even if you have DIY experience with mechanics, we recommend that repairs and maintenance be performed by your Toyota dealer, who will keep a record of your Toyota's maintenance. This record may be useful if you ever need warranty service.
Watch for changes in operation, sounds, and visual signs that indicate a need for service. Notable signs include the following:
- interruptions, failures or metallic knocking in the engine;
- noticeable loss of power;
- extraneous noise in the engine;
- leaks under the car (it is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use);
- exhaust sound change (this may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Open the windows and immediately drive the car to a service shop to check the exhaust system);
- flat tire; increased tire noise when cornering; uneven tire wear;
- when driving in a straight line on a flat road, the car pulls to the side;
- extraneous noise during suspension operation;
- loss of brake efficiency; a feeling of failure in the brake or clutch pedal; the pedal almost touches the floor; when braking, the car pulls to the side;
- The engine coolant temperature is constantly above normal.