steering wheel TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)
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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
T
he 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.
NOTE:  For further information on 
maintenance items you can perform 
yourself, see the “Maintenance and 
Care” section of the Owner’s Manual.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers 
Check the suspension and steering   
linkage ball joints for looseness and   
damage and the wheel bearings for   
axial play. 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.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and 
oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust   
if necessary. Replace the belts if they   
are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for 
cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace 
any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if 
necessary, repack the grease. A qualified 
technician should perform these operations.
Maintenance Log 
MAINTENANCE  
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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  
and Body
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and   
front /rear suspension member retaining   
bolts to specified torque.
Radiator and Condenser
Inspect for debris, corrosion 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
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you   
discover any leakage, have it repaired 
immediately 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 according to the 
instructions in the Owner’s Manual.  When 
rotating tires, check for damage and   
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission Fluid or Oil
Inspect 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.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show any   
signs of cracking, splitting, wear, 
contamination or deformation. The wiper 
blades should clear the windshield without 
streaking or skipping.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance Log 
MAINTENANCE