Frequently Asked Toyota Service Questions at Classic Toyota

Besides helping drivers find a new vehicle, our Toyota dealership in Waukegan also has an award-winning Toyota service center that can help with all your maintenance needs. Our service center is headed by Certified Master Service Manager Bill King, who has been with us for 25 years and helped our service center secure nine Toyota President’s Awards, the top honor Toyota gives for customer service and quality work.

We have experience with pretty much everything that can go wrong with a vehicle. Here are some of the most frequent questions we get:

What are the Differences Between Indicator and Warning Lights?

Indicator lights are less severe than warning lights. If you see an amber indicator light, there may be an issue that requires attention. When a red warning light appears, however, you have something that needs to be taken care of right away. In both cases, you’ll want to call us to learn more and schedule a service appointment.

What Does “Trac Off” Mean?

Traction control is an important safety feature that helps to provide stability while driving under suboptimal road conditions. There are times when you may need to turn this feature off, like if the wheels are stuck in the snow, as traction control may not let you accelerate or “rock” your vehicle free in these situations. The Trac Off button is generally by the dashboard or center console. Just remember to turn it back on!

The Tire Pressure Indicator Light is on. What do I do?

If an exclamation point pops up on the dash, one or more of your tires are not inflated properly. As long as the tire is not flat and safe to drive on, bring your car to Classic Toyota and we’ll inflate the tire(s) for free.

What Windshield Washer Solvent Do I Need?

A lot of drivers aren’t aware there are multiple types of windshield washer fluid. Most important in the winter is to use solvent rated at -20 degrees to make sure it doesn’t freeze on your windshield. You also want to make sure to use up your summer fluid before adding the winter solvent.

What does it Mean When the Maintenance Light Comes on?

Your car automatically displays this light every 5000 miles. Even if you aren’t due for an oil change just yet, we recommend scheduling a service appointment. We can deactivate the light, perform an overall inspection, and determine if you need any other minor services.

When do I Need to Change my Wiper Blades?

In any season, wiper blades are invaluable. There’s no exact time frame; they need to be replaced when wear and tear prevents them from working properly. To help preserve your blades, remove all ice and snow from the blades and windows before you start to use them.

For any other questions, or to schedule a service appointment, give us a call at 847-336-4300!

-The Classic Toyota Service Team

 

 

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