tow TOYOTA MATRIX 2004 E130 / 1.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support14
Service Agreements and Pre-Paid Maintenance
Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements
Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements enhance the scope and/or length of
coverage of your vehicle’s factory warranty, or provide protection if the original
warran ty has expired.
1Toyota Extra Care provides for the repair or replacement of
covered components that have mechanical failures and prot ects you from rising
re pa ir costs in the future. In addition, ma ny plans include benefits such as tow-
ing, substitute transportation and travel protection with lodging and meals.
To yota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements are accepted at all participating Toyota
dealerships in the United States and Canad a. That means repairs are made only
by factor y-trained service technicians using Genuine Toyota Parts.
To yota Financial Services offers several Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreement
plans, each with a variet y of time and mileage options.
2Your Toyota dealer can
help you select the plan that best meets your needs.
To yota Auto Care Prepaid Maintenance Program
The Toyota Auto Care Prepaid Maintenance Program provides a convenient way to
prepay for your vehicle’s regularly scheduled maintenance and protects you from
the rising cost of service.
To yota Auto Care Classic Prepaid Mainten ance Plans are available for both new
and used vehicles. Benefits include oil- and-filter changes, lubrication of key
chassis parts, 19-point inspection s at predetermined service intervals, timed
service reminders and a comput erized history of each service visit. In addition,
24-hour roadside assistance is i ncluded with most plans.
3Premium Plans (avail-
able for new vehicles only) also include tire rotations and major maintenance
services at 15,000, 30,000 and 45,000 miles.
The Toyota Auto Care Program offers two co verage levels as well as several options
for service intervals, time and mileage. Your Toyota dealer can help you select the
prepaid maintenance plan that is best for you.
1V ehicle service agreements are offered by Toyota Motor In surance Services, Inc., administered by Toyota
Motor Services Company in certain states. In Florida, offered by Toyota Motor Insurance Company.
2To yota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc.3See individual plans ford etails on applicability.

General Maintenance Information16
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Rotate tires
•Inspect ball joints and dust covers
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage and boots
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change air conditioning filter
•Inspect or change engine air filter
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Replace differential oil
•Replace tran sfer case oil
•Replace transmission fluid or oil