Toyota Auris Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 28
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Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance is essential. Toyota recommends the following
maintenance.
■ Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For full details of your maintenance schedule, read the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
■ Do-it-yourself maintenance
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and
skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you're
an experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs
and maintenance be conducted by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever require Warranty Service. Should
you choose to select a qualified and equipped professional other than
an authorized Toyota repairer to service or maintain your vehicle, we
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recommend that you request that a record of maintenance be kept.
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■ Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
● Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission), pedal almost touches the floor, vehi-
cle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.
■ Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (P. 484)
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
Items
Parts and tools
Battery condition
•
Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
(P. 484)
•
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
•
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
Engine coolant
life hybrid organic acid technology
level (P. 481)
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
•
Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
•
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Engine oil level
•
Rag or paper towel
(P. 473)
•
Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 514)
•
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
•
Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
Light bulbs
(P. 519)
•
Phillips-head screwdriver
•
Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator,
con-
denser and inter-
cooler (P. 483)
Tire inflation pres-
•
Tire pressure gauge
sure (P. 504)
•
Compressed air source
•
Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
Washer fluid
ter use)
(P. 487)
•
Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 483)
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Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 483)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
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the support rod into the slot.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
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Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
◆ Front
◆ Rear
Type A
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Type B
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Engine compartment
■ 1NR-FE engine
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Washer fluid tank
5
Battery
(P. 484)
(P. 487)
6
Fuse box
(P. 514)
2
Engine coolant reservoir
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Electric cooling fan
(P. 481)
8
Condenser
(P. 483)
3
Engine oil filler cap
9
Radiator
(P. 483)
(P. 476)
4
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 473)
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■ 1ZR-FAE engine
1
Washer fluid tank
5
Battery
(P. 484)
(P. 487)
6
Fuse box
(P. 514)
2
Engine coolant reservoir
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Electric cooling fan
(P. 481)
8
Condenser
(P. 483)
3
Engine oil filler cap
9
Radiator
(P. 483)
(P. 476)
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4
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 473)
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■ 8NR-FTS engine
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Engine coolant reservoir
5
Battery
(P. 484)
(P. 481)
6
Fuse box
(P. 514)
2
Intercooler coolant reservoir
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Radiator
(P. 483)
(P. 482)
8
Condenser
(P. 483)
3
Engine oil filler cap
9
Electric cooling fans
(P. 476)
10
Intercooler
4
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 473)
11
Washer fluid tank
(P. 487)
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■ 1ND-TV engine
1
Washer fluid tank
5
Fuel filter
(P. 488)
(P. 487)
6
Battery
(P. 484)
2
Engine coolant reservoir
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Fuse box
(P. 514)
(P. 481)
8
Radiator
(P. 483)
3
Engine oil filler cap
9
Electric cooling fan
(P. 476)
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10
Condenser
(P. 483)
4
Engine oil level dipstick
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Intercooler
(P. 483)
(P. 473)
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■ 1WW engine
1
Washer fluid tank
5
Fuel filter
(P. 489)
(P. 487)
6
Fuse box
(P. 514)
2
Engine coolant reservoir
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Battery
(P. 484)
(P. 481)
8
Condenser
(P. 483)
3
Engine oil filler cap
9
Electric cooling fans
(P. 476)
10
Intercooler
(P. 483)
4
Engine oil level dipstick
11
Radiator
(P. 483)
(P. 473)
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning
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off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming
up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
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1NR-FE engine
1ZR-FAE engine
8NR-FTS engine
1ND-TV engine
1WW engine
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Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
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Low
2
Normal
3
Excessive
Flat dipstick
Non-flat dipstick type A
Non-flat dipstick type B
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The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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