2009 TOYOTA MATRIX air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Compass ............................ 262
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 268
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 268
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 270
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 273
Maintenance
requirements .................... 273
General maintenance ......... 275
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 278
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 279
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 279
Hood................................... 283
Positioning a floor jack ....... 285
Engine compartment .......... 288
Tires ................................... 303
Tire inflation pressure......... 312
Wheels ............................... 316
Air conditioning filter ........... 318
Key battery (vehicles with
wireless remote control) ... 320
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 323
Light bulbs .......................... 3325-1. Essential information ....... 342
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 342
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 348
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 349
Event data recorder ............ 350
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 352
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 352
If you have a flat tire ........... 362
If the engine will not start .... 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 377
If you lose your keys ........... 378
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 379
If your vehicle overheats..... 385
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 388
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

Maintenance and care4
267
4-1. Maintenance and
care ............................... 268
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 268
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 270
4-2. Maintenance ................... 273
Maintenance
requirements .................. 273
General maintenance....... 275
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 2784-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 279
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 279
Hood ................................ 283
Positioning a floor jack ..... 285
Engine compartment ........ 288
Tires ................................. 303
Tire inflation pressure ...... 312
Wheels ............................. 316
Air conditioning filter......... 318
Key battery
(vehicles with wireless
remote control)............... 320
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 323
Light bulbs........................ 332

318
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■Removal method
Turn the engine switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Maintenance and care
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 162
ABS........................................... 135
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 135
Air conditioning filter .............. 318
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 318
Air conditioning
system................................ 162
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 72
Airbag warning light .............. 353
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 72
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 77
General airbag precautions .... 72
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 76
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 72
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 72
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Antenna .................................... 175
Anti-lock brake system ........... 135
Ashtray ..................................... 247
Audio input .............................. 196Audio system
Antenna .................................175
Audio input ............................196
AUX adapter..........................196
CD player/changer ................178
MP3/WMA disc......................185
Optimal use ...........................193
Portable music player............196
Radio .....................................172
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................197
Type ......................................169
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................377
S mode ..................................112
AUX adapter .............................196
Auxiliary boxes ................242, 256
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................404
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................298
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............379
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................144
Bluetooth
®................................200
Bottle holder .............................241
Brake
Fluid ......................................297
Parking brake ........................118
Brake assist ..............................135
Break-in tips ...............................98
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