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2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
z
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
z
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
z
Do not reuse iridium
−
tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
z
Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
z
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
z
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
z
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do
−
it
−
yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D
Engine oil API grade SL
“Energy
−
Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See page 244 in Section 7
−
2 for de-
tails about coolant type selection.
D
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
D
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
D
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
r
II
or III
Tools:
D
Rag or paper towel
D
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
D
Warm water
D
Baking soda
D
Grease
D
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Parts and tools
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