2003 TOYOTA MATRIX oil

’03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
2712003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
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

’03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
Publication No. OM12767U
Part No. 01999-12767
Printed in Japan 01-0201-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 86 . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1ZZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
2ZZ −GE engine: Premium UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher
See page 168 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
Two −wheel drive models: 50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Four −wheel drive models: 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 243 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 246 through 252.
Tire pressure: See page 272.
qU 2
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’03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for COROLLA MATRIX, writ-
ten in English, may be purchased as applicable
from any Toyota dealer.
Pub. Name: 2003 COROLLA MATRIX Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM940U1 (Maintenance, Preparation, Service specifications and Diagnostics)
RM940U2 (Engine, Chassis, Body and
Electrical)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to prevent
small problems from growing into larger ones later on.
The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance
is required and clearly explains how to do the work
yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.