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Scheduled Maintenance Guide
2004

ow that you’ve got your Scion on the road, you want to make
sure it keeps going. That’s where scheduled maintenance
comes in. Taking your car in for regular service will help your
ride run better and last longer. It will keep your repair bills down, too.
This booklet makes it easy to keep your Scion running smoothly. The
maintenance log lists all the factory-recommended services and tells
you when your vehicle needs them. You’ll also find information on how
Scion and your dealership can help you with maintenance and repairs.
Be sure to look this booklet over carefully and keep it in your glove box.
Do what it says and your Scion should be happy for many miles to come.
Complimentary Oil Changes
To help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your
vehicle’s first three oil changes on a complimentary basis. To find out
how to obtain your complimentary oil changes, see page 17.
Remember that changing the oil is just one of the maintenance ser-
vices that should be performed regularly on your Scion. Make sure that
all the other services recommended in this booklet are performed on
your car as well.
Put It In Writing
To help you keep track of your Scion’s service history, each mainte-
nance chart in this booklet includes:
›Boxes to check for each service item performed
›Space for the maintenance provider to include a service
verification stamp
›Space to write the date and mileage that service is performed
Documenting your service history may make your car worth more when
you’re ready to sell. There’s a reason smart people write things down.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your vehicle requires
general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections.
These procedures are explained in the “Vehicle Maintenance and
Care” section of the
Owner’s Manual. To keep your Scion out of
trouble, be sure to perform these procedures regularly.
Scion is a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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Maintenance Records
To make sure your warranty coverage stays intact, you need to maintain
your Scion according to the recommendations in this booklet. You should
keep records of vehicle maintenance, including date and mileage at
time of service and a description of service items performed and parts
installed. The scheduled maintenance log can help you keep track of
this information. If you sell your car, be sure to give your maintenance
records to the new owner.
Scion will not deny a warranty claim solely because you don’t have
records to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, damage or
failures caused by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under
warranty.
Maintenance Providers
You can have maintenance and repair services done by any automotive
service provider you choose, or you can do them yourself. Scion won’t
deny a warranty claim solely because you used a service provider other
than a Scion dealership for maintenance and repairs. However, damage
or failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs are not covered
under warranty.
Note: Only Scion dealerships and Toyota dealerships are authorized to
provide warranty service/repairs for your Scion.
Dealer-Recommended Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more frequent maintenance intervals or
more maintenance services than those listed in the scheduled mainte-
nance log. You don’t need to have these additional services performed
to maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your dealer to explain any
recommended maintenance that is not included in the scheduled
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Scion warranty coverages, check out
the booklet called
2004 Owner’s Warranty Information. You’ll find it
in your glove box.

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›› Table of Contents ‹‹
Scion Maintenance & Repair Support
Scion Dealership Service2
Scion Authorized Parts3
Collision Repair Parts4
Lifetime Guarantee Replacement Parts6
Scion Authorized Accessories7
Scion Service Manuals8
Service Agreements9
General Maintenance Information
Determining Your Scion’s Maintenance Needs 10
Explanation of Maintenance Items12
Vehicle Identification15
Scheduled Maintenance Log
Following the Charts16
Complimentary Oil Changes17
Maintenance Log18

General Maintenance Information 10
›› Determining Your Scion’s Maintenance Needs
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval
Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance for
your Scion every 5,000 miles or every 7,500 miles. Follow these guide-
lines to determine which interval to use.
5,000-Mile Intervals
Use 5,000-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under
any of the following conditions:
›Driving on unpaved or dusty roads.
›Using a car-top carrier.
›Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures
below freezing.
7,500-Mile Intervals
Use 7,500-mile intervals if you primarily operate your vehicle under
conditions other than those listed above.
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of the special operating con-
ditions noted on the following page, you may need to perform specific
services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the 5,000-mile maintenance
charts for details.
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items for both 5,000-mile and
7,500-mile intervals, the scheduled maintenance log indicates services
that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under especially
demanding conditions. Specific conditions require specific services, as
indicated on the following page. The scheduled maintenance log indi-
cates at which mileage/time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if you
drive primarily under any of the conditions noted. If you drive only
occasionally under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform
the additional services.

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›› Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better under-
standing 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 “Do-It-
Yourself Maintenance” sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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, dete-
rioration 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.
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.

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›› Following the Charts
The scheduled maintenance log identifies the maintenance required
at each mileage interval and corresponding time interval based on
mileage of 1,250 miles per month. If you drive more than 1,250 miles
per month, you should obtain maintenance at the indicated mileage
interval rather than the indicated time interval.
If you choose 5,000-mile intervals, follow the instructions below the
plum-colored bars, such as this one:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
If you choose 7,500-mile intervals, follow the instructions below the
blue bars, such as this one:
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
At 15,000-mile increments, the 5,000-mile and 7,500-mile intervals
coincide. Therefore, the colored bars appear together, as in this example:
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
Should you be getting maintenance for your Scion every 5,000 miles
or every 7,500 miles? See “Determining the Proper Maintenance
Interval” on page 10.

To help you get started with regular maintenance, Scion provides your
vehicle’s first three oil changes on a complimentary basis. While they
don’t have to be your initial three oil changes, the oil changes must be
obtained within 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) of your
vehicle’s original in-service date. If you bought your Scion used and the
previous owner did not use all three oil changes, you are entitled to the
remaining complimentary oil changes if your car is still within 3 years
or 36,000 miles of its original in-service date.
To obtain a complimentary oil change, call a Scion dealership or partici-
pating Toyota dealership to make an appointment. The dealership will
verify that the service was performed by completing one of the boxes
on the inside back cover of this booklet.
Complimentary oil changes include change of engine oil and oil filter
only. You are responsible for the cost of any other services performed
at the time of your complimentary oil changes, including other mainte-
nance services listed in the scheduled maintenance log.
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Complimentary Oil Changes ‹‹

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›› Maintenance Log
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 10.
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
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M
ILEAGE:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE: D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:MILEAGE:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 10–11, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

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Maintenance Log ‹‹
1Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.2Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 10–11 for details.
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter1
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
AT E:
M
ILEAGE:
__ Engine coolant level
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots