Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. ■ If the malfunc ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move su ...

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Parking brake
Type A Type B When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it ...

Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze protection for engine coolant. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, ...

Cowl top side upper panel (ASSY)
REPLACEMENT With the cowl top side panel removed. INSTALLATION Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the ...