steering TOYOTA PRIUS 2004 2.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

5,000Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs48
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs14
80,000 Miles or 96 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
85,000 Miles or 102 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

5,000Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
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1 Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs15
90,000 Miles or 108 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
2
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine and inverter coolant
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator, condenser and intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid

Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs16
95,000 Miles or 114 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
100,000 Miles or 120 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Replace engine and inverter coolant2
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. See page 21
for additional information.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs17
105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine and inverter coolant
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Radiator, condenser and intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots

Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs18
110,000 Miles or 132 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
115,000 Miles or 138 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. Does not apply to PZEV Prius in California, New York,
Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. For this model, replacement interval is 150,000 miles.
3 Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs19
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace spark plugs2
Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine and inverter coolant
__ Engine valve clearance
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace differential oil
Replace transmission fluid
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator, condenser and intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid

Explanation of Maintenance Items
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The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “DoItYourself 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.

Explanation of Maintenance Items
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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
Retighten the seatmounting 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 imme
diately 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.