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EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Inverter Coolant
Drain the cooling system and refill with an
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses
and connections for corrosion and leaks.
Tighten connections and replace parts
when necessary.
Inspect at specified inter
vals. When performing
inspections, check that the coolant level is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the
see-through reservoir tank.
Notice: A qualified technician should perform
this operation.
Use the following product:
“Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant.”
NOTE: Replace inverter coolant at 150,000
miles and every 50,000 miles thereafter.
Ion Exchanger Element
It is necessary to replace the element within
the Ion Exchanger assembly periodically in
order to prevent degradation of the electrical
generating efficiency of the FC stack.
Notice: A qualified technician should perform
this operation.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
and Body
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Radiator, Condenser, Hoses
and/or Intercooler
Inspect for damage, debris, corrosion,
kinks, cracks, rot, clogging and leaks.
Have any problem repaired immediately
by a qualified technician.
Steering Gear
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immedia
tely 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.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting, wear ,
contamina
tion or deformation. The
wiper blades should clear the windshield
without streaking or skipping.
Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
