2003 TOYOTA MATRIX four wheel drive

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level242
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Checking the engine coolant level 244
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Checking the radiator and condenser 245
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Checking brake fluid 245
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Checking power steering fluid 246
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Tire information
Precautions for tires of four wheel drive models 246
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Checking tire pressure 247
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Checking and replacing tires 248
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Rotating tires 249
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Installing snow tires and chains 250
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Replacing wheels 252
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Aluminum wheel precautions 252
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SECTION 7 2

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If hot
O.K.Close OpenIf cold
O.K.
If hot
add If cold
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRON
II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 C—80 C or 140 F—175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 C—30 C or 50 F—85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours. Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or
III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
er level. (See “—Checking tire pres-
sure” on page 247 in this section.)
Do not use tires (including snow
tires) of different brands, sizes,
construction or tread patterns. (See
“—Checking and replacing tires” on
page 248 and “—Installing snow
tires and chains” on page 250 in
this section.)
Do not use tires with different tread
wear. To equalize the tire wear, ro-
tate tires at the appropriate interval.
(See “—Rotating tires” on page 249
in this section.)
Use the manufacturer ’s recom-
mended wheels. Do not use wheels
of different sizes and types. (See
“—Replacing wheels” on page 252
in this section.)
Checking power steering fluid Tire information—
—Precautions for tires of
fourwheel drive models

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Even if the damage does not appear seri-
ous, a qualified technician should examine
the damage. Objects which have pene-
trated the tire may have caused internal
damage.
Any tires which are over 6 years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
Twowheel drive models—When replac-
ing a tire, use only the same size and
construction as originally installed and
with the same or greater load capacity.
Fourwheel drive models—When replac-
ing tires, make sure all the tires are the
same brand. Only use the same size,
construction and tread patterns as the
originally installed tires, with the same
or greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.CAUTION
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
biasply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling char-
acteristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.
Do not use tire or wheels other
than the manufacturer ’s recom-
mended size.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both front or rear tires be re-
placed as a set.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page 202
in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the main-
tenance schedule. (For scheduled main-
tenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.) Howev-
er, the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to your
driving habits and road surface condi-
tions.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page 202
in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
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When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, outofbalance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is designed
for temporary use only.
Turning direction
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Vehicles equipped with P215/50ZR17
tires: You have directional tires, and a
turning indicator marked on the side
wall. Using tires on the wrong side of
the vehicle will impair tire performance. WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
Twowheel drive models—If you need
snow tires, select the same size,
construction and load capacity as the
original tires on your Toyota.
Fourwheel drive models—If you need
snow tires, select the same brand, size,
construction, tread patterns and load
capacity as the original tires on your
To y o t a .
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
—Installing snow tires and
chains

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Model: 1ZZFE and 2ZZGE
Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 1ZZFE engine 79.0  91.5 (3.11  3.60)
2ZZGE engine 82.0  85.0 (3.23  3.35)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
1ZZFE engine 1794 (109.5)
2ZZGE engine 1796 (109.6)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.) P205/55R16 tires P215/50ZR17 tires
4350 (171.3)
4350 (171.3)
1765 (69.5) 1765 (69.5)
1585 (62.4)
2600 (102.4) 2600 (102.4)
1515 (59.6) 1505 (59.3)
1495 (58.9)
∗ 2
1500 (59.1)∗31485 (58.5)
385 (850) 385 (850)
∗ 1: Unladen vehicle∗2: Twowheel drive models∗3: Fourwheel drive models 1575 (62.0)
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2
1585 (62.4)∗3
Engine

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Fuel type:1ZZFE engineUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
2ZZGE engine Select premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher for opti-
mum engine performance
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.): Twowheel drive models50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Fourwheel drive models 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
1ZZFE engineIntake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
2ZZGE engine (on a roller side) Intake 0.08—0.18 (0.003—0.007)
Exhaust 0.22—0.32 (0.009—0.013)
Spark plug type: 1ZZFE engineDENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
2ZZGE engine DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1ZZFE engineWith filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
2ZZGE engine With filter 4.4 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.6, 3.8)
Oil grade: API grade SL “EnergyConserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W30
Outside temperature
Fuel Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):1ZZFE engine 6.5 (6.9, 5.7)
2ZZGE engine 6.7 (7.0, 5.9)
Coolant type:
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 5speed 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
6speed 2.3 (2.4, 2.0)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
1ZZFE engineTwowheel drive modelsUp to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
Fourwheel drive models Up to 2.9 (3.1, 2.6)
2ZZGE engine Up to 4.1 (4.3, 3.6) Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid Type TIV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type TIV
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
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TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):0.8 (0.8, 0.7)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.5 (0.5, 0.4)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W90 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
70 (2.8)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 5—8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III