2009 TOYOTA MATRIX cooling

384 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may
overheat and become a fire hazard.
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
■When attaching the engine cover
Ensure that the rubber grommets remain attached to the engine cover. If the
grommet is attached to the bolts, transfer grommets to the engine cover.

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When trouble arises
385
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides, and then
carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP1
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396 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
(Reference)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
DENSO SC20HR11
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

430 Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior .................................. 268
Interior ................................... 270
Seat belts .............................. 271
Cargo capacity ......................... 140
Cargo hooks ............................. 255
CD changer ............................... 178
CD player .................................. 178
Chains ....................................... 144
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........82
Booster seats, installation .......86
Convertible seats,
definition ...............................82
Convertible seats,
installation .............................86
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............77
Infant seats, definition .............82
Infant seats, installation...........86
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................90
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................87
Installing CRS with top
straps ....................................92Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 72
Battery precautions ....... 300, 383
Child restraint system ............. 82
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 43
Installing child restraints.......... 86
Moon roof precautions ............ 55
Power window lock switch ...... 51
Power window precautions ..... 52
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 321
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 45
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Child-protectors ......................... 30
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 268
Interior ................................... 270
Seat belts .............................. 271
Clock ......................................... 246
Compass................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 296
Console box ............................. 237
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 385
Cruise control .......................... 132
Cup holder ................................ 239
Curtain shield airbags ............... 65
Customizable features ............ 420C