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Do-it-yourself maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap. The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such
as burns.
Coolant type selection
Use of incorrect coolants may damage your engine cooling system.
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology. (Coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionised water. This
coolant provides protection down to about –35˚C.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
NOTICE
• Do not use plain water alone.
• Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and antifreeze must be used to provide correct lubrication, corrosion protection and
cooling.
• If you spill the coolant, wash it off with water immediately to prevent it from
damaging parts or paint.
RADIATOR AND CONDENSER
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects such as leaves, etc.
If the radiator or the condenser is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition,
take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, be careful not to touch the radiator or condenser when the
engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser, do not perform the work by yourself.
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