Toyota AURION, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE -- ENGINE AND CHASSIS
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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.
Maximum
Minimum
To check the fluid level, simply look at the
see-through reservoir. See “Engine com-
partment overview”, on page 250 in Sec-
tion 7- 1 for the location of the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down
slightly as the brake pads wear. So be sure
to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may
indicate a serious mechanical problem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cover by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line.
This brings the fluid to the correct level when
you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir be-
cause brake fluid can harm your eyes
and damage painted surfaces. If fluid
gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water, and seek medical assist-
ance.
Checking the radiator and
condenser Checking the brake fluid level
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