2006 TOYOTA MATRIX octane

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Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles). FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
OCTANE RATING
1.8 L 4cylinder (1ZZFE) engine—
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-
tane Number 91) or higher.
1.8 L 4cylinder (2ZZGE) engine—
Select premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher for optimum
engine performance.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.
Breakin period Fuel

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GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid buildup of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.
contains detergent additives to keep clean
and/or clean intake systems.
QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
WorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied world wide.
The WWFC consists of four categories
that depend on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 3 or 4 has
been adopted. The WWFC improves air
quality by providing for better emis-
sions in vehicle fleets, and customer
satisfaction through better vehicle per-
formance.CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
Some gasoline contain an octane en-
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission con-
trol system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-
strument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-
vice.
GASOLINE QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experience
driveability problems caused by the partic-
ular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If this does
not rectify your problem, then consult your
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NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
tem damage or vehicle performance
problems.
 If driveab ility problems occur (poor
hot starting, vaporizing, engine
knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
 Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Tw o −wheel drive models
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Four −wheel drive models
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp. gal.) The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine to minimize the
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
restart the engine after the fuel pump shut
off system activates, turn the ignition
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start
it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, it is the fuel system has
been damaged and it is in need of
repair. In this case, do not restart the
engine.
If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First,
comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number).
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Fuel type:1.8 L 4 −cylinder (1ZZ −FE) engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (2ZZ −GE) 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., Imp. gal.): Tw o −wheel drive models
50 (13.2, 11.0)
Four −wheel drive models
45 (11.9, 9.9) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (1ZZ −FE) engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (2ZZ −GE) 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:
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (1ZZ −FE) engine
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (2ZZ −GE) engine
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.8 L 4 −cylinder (1ZZ −FE) engine
With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (2ZZ −GE) engine
With filter 4.4 (4.7, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Fuel Service specifications

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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 105
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 If your vehicle will not start 226
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 If your engine stalls while dr iving 229
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 If your vehicle overheats 230
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 If you have a flat tire 231
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 243
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 Tips for driving duri ng break−in period 182
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 How to start the engine 212
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 General maintenance 259
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (1ZZ −FE) engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1.8 L 4 −cylinder (2ZZ −GE) engine: Premium UNLEADED gasoline, Octane
Rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
See page 182 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
Two −wheel drive models: 50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Four− wheel drive models: 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 273 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 277 through 286.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 306.
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