2003 Toyota Matrix Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 20

Determining Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Special Operating Conditions In addition to standard maintenance items, 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 below. The scheduled maintenance log indicates 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. 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 transfer case oil • Replace transmission fluid or oil 16 General Maintenance Information