Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases, special tools are not required. It is recommended that the owner perform these checks.
The procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country. Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement. Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory. Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (month) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first. Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted. Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
- TIRES Check the tire pressure with a gauge. Make adjustments if necessary. Check the surfaces of tires for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
- WHEEL NUTS Check for nuts that are loose or missing. Tighten them if necessary.
- TIRE ROTATION Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the blades for wear or cracks when they are unable to wipe the windshield clean. Replace them if necessary.
- FLUID LEAKS Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel, oil, water and other fluids. If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leaks, locate the cause and correct it.
- DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD Check if all of the doors and the tailgate operate smoothly and if all the latches lock securely. When the primary latch is released, check if the engine hood secondary latch prevents the hood from opening.
Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases, special tools are not required. It is recommended that the owner perform these checks.
The procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country. Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement. Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory. Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (month) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first. Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted. Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
- LIGHTS Check if the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink. Also, check if they have enough brightness. Check if the headlights are aimed properly.
- WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS Check if all the warning lights and buzzers are working.
- HORN Check if the horn is working.
- WINDSHIELD GLASS Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER Check if the wind washers are aimed properly. Also, check if the washer fluid hits the center of the operating rage of each wiper on the windshield. Check if the wipers streak or not.
- WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER When the heater or air conditioner is on the defroster setting, check if air comes out of the defroster outlet.
- REAR VIEW MIRROR Check if the rear view mirror is securely mounted.
- SUN VISORS Check if the sun visors move freely and are securely mounted.
- STEERING WHEEL Check if the steering wheel has the proper freeplay. Also check for steering difficulty, freeplay in the steering wheel and unusual noises.
- SEATS Check if the seat adjusters, seatback recliner and other front seat controls operate smoothly. Check if all the latches lock securely in all positions. Check if the locks hold securely in all latched positions. Check if the head restraints move up and down smoothly and if the locks hold securely in all latched positions. When the rear seatbacks are folded down, check if the latches lock securely.
- SEAT BELTS Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Check if the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged. Replace if necessary.
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL Check the pedal for smooth operation, uneven pedal effort and catching.
- CLUTCH PEDAL (See «ADJUSTMENT»(/toyota/camry/xv30-2001-2006/remont/clutches-manual-hydraulic/#clutches-manual-hydraulic) ) Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check if the pedal has the proper freeplay.
- BRAKE PEDAL (See «ACCELERATOR & BRAKE PEDAL ASSY»(ref-225980-S19572248282006032400000) ) Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check if the pedal has the proper reserve distance and freeplay. Start the engine and check the brake booster function.
- BRAKES In a safe place, check if the vehicle remains straight when applying the brakes.
- PARKING BRAKE (See «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-225981-S31646887242006032400000) ) Check that the lever has the proper range of motion. On a low incline, check if the parking brake alone can stabilize the vehicle.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation. On a low incline, check if the parking brake alone can stabilize the vehicle.
- GENERAL NOTES Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown. Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed. Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months). Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless noted. Failure to do even one of the items can cause the engine to run poorly and increase the exhaust emissions.
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check if there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
- ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check if the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
- RADIATOR AND HOSES Check if the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
- BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Check if the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Check if the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
- ENGINE DRIVE BELT Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
- POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL Check the level on the dipstick. The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL Park the vehicle on a level surface. With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all the positions from "P" to "L", and then shift into the "P" position. Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean shop rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that the fluid level is in the "HOT" range. Perform this check with the fluid at the normal driving temperature: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F). HINT: Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at high speed, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
- EXHAUST SYSTEM If any change in the sound of the exhaust or the smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, locate and correct the cause.