service schedule TOYOTA YARIS 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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5-1. Essential Information
Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing
a tire, or doing some kind of maintenance such as car washing. In par-
ticular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touc hing
areas that are difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehi-
cle. Doing inspections or procedur es with your bare hands could
cause injury.
If you are unsure about any pro cedure this manual describes, we
strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop per-
form the work, preferably your Toyota dealer.
Factory-trained Toyota technicians and genuine Toyota parts are best
for your vehicle. Without this expertise and the parts that hav e been
designed and made especially for your Toyota, inadequate, incom-
plete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This could
lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality serv ice, consult your Toyota dealer.
To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment , it is
your responsibility to properly maintain your vehicle according to fac-
tory recommended schedules outli ned in this manual. Keep a copy of
the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while
your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptl y take
care of it.
This evidence may consist of the following: • The Maintenance Log, found with in the Warranty and Maintenance
Guide, must be completely filled out showing mileage, repair order
number, date for each service, and signed by a qualified automo tive
service technician w ho service vehicles.
• Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that includ e the
mileage and date the vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be
signed by a qualified automot ive service technician.
• For self maintenance, a statemen t that you completed the mainte-
nance yourself, displaying mileage and the date the work was per-
formed. Also, receipts for the replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.)
indicating the date and mileage mu st accompany this statement.

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5-3. Owner Maintenance
5
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and depen dable
operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qua lified
service technician a s soon as possible.
■When Refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level ( P. 448)
• Engine coolant level ( P. 4 4 5 )
• Engine oil level ( P. 444)
• Washer fluid level ( P. 449)
■At Least Monthly
• Tire inflation pressures ( P. 459)
■At Least Twice a Year (For Exam ple, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you hav e
some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closel y fol-
low the directions in this manual.
• Engine coolant ( P. 445)
• Engine oil ( P. 442)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This sec tion
gives instructions only for it ems that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction ( P. 432), several procedures can be
done only by a qualifi ed service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affec t
warranty coverage. Refer to Introduction ( P. 432) for owner’s
responsibility in protecting your investment. For details, read the sep-
arate Toyota Warranty and Maintenance Guide provided with the v ehi-
cle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance proce dure,
have it done by your Toyota dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of w aste oil
and fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard
to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer.