For example:
  • If you drive 5,000 miles in less than six months, you should obtain maintenance at 5,000 miles - don’t wait until six months.
  • If at six months you have driven less than 5,000 miles, you should obtain maintenance at six months - don’t wait until 5,000 miles.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage so that you obtain maintenance when recommended. If you are a low-mileage driver, mark your calendar to remind yourself to obtain maintenance every six months.

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the "Fresh" mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Replace automatic transmission fluid
  • Replace differential oil
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the "Fresh" mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the "Fresh" mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Inspect ball joints and dust covers
  • Inspect drive shaft boots
  • Inspect engine air filter
  • Inspect steering linkage and boots
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
  • Replace automatic transmission fluid
  • Replace differential oil
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your Owner’s Manual.

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.

Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Cabin Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, desert or dusty areas may shorten filter’s life. More frequent replacement may be necessary.

Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.

Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.

Drive Shaft Boots Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.

Engine and Inverter Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses and connections for corrosion and leaks. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary. A qualified technician should perform these operations. (For further details, refer to “Radiator, Condenser and Hoses” in the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” section of the Owner’s Manual.)
Note: Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The replacement intervals for engine coolant recommended in this booklet are based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high quality non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). If another type of ethylene-glycol coolant is used, replacement intervals may be different.

Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation.

Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections.  Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.

Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.

Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining bolts to specified torque.

Radiator, Condenser and Intercooler
Inspect for debris and signs of damage. Have any problem repaired immediately by a qualified technician.

Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.

Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician.

Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated at specified intervals according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.