2003 TOYOTA MATRIX differential

General Maintenance Information16
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 transfercase oil
•Replace transmission fluid or oil

General Maintenance Information17
Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each com-
ponent for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Checkforchafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the
discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualified technician immediately.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log23
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.3 Do not replace if replaced at 22,500 miles.4 Applies to manual transmission models only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter3
❑Replace front differential oil4
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log25
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core
__ Rear differential oil
2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.3 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
2
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil3
❑Replace transfer case oil3
Scheduled Maintenance Log29
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core
__ Rear differential oil
3
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil
__ Transfer case oil
3

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log31
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Rear differential oil2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 15.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See page 16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.3 Do not replace if replaced at 82,500 miles.4 Applies to manual transmission models only.
Maintenance Log: 2003 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter3
❑Replace front differential oil4
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log33
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core
__ Rear differential oil
2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2
__ Transmission fluid or oil