2010 TOYOTA MATRIX engine overheat

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......... 348
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................ 349
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 355
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 356
Event data recorder ......... 3575-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 359
If you have a flat tire......... 369
If the engine will not
start ................................ 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................. 384
If you lose your keys ........ 385
If the battery is
discharged ..................... 386
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 391
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 394

390 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 (1.8 L 4-cylinder [2ZR-FE] engine)
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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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. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
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
STEP2
STEP3
STEP5STEP4

392 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 403)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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438 Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior .................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 147
Cargo hooks ............................. 261
CD changer ............................... 184
CD player .................................. 184
Chains ....................................... 151
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......91
Convertible seats,
definition ...............................87
Convertible seats,
installation .............................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............82
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........91
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .................................92
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................94
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ....................................98Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 77
Battery precautions ....... 305, 389
Child restraint system ............. 87
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 47
Installing child restraints.......... 91
Moon roof precautions ............ 60
Power window lock switch ...... 56
Power window precautions ..... 57
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 326
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 49
Seat belt precautions .............. 48
Child-protectors ......................... 30
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 252
Compass................................... 268
Condenser ................................ 301
Console box ............................. 243
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 391
Cruise control .......................... 139
Cup holder ................................ 245
Curtain shield airbags ............... 70
Customizable features ............ 427C

439 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 133
Defogger
Rear window......................... 174
Side mirror ............................ 174
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .................. 163,164
Display
Trip meter ............................. 126
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Doors
Door glasses .......................... 56
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Side mirrors ............................ 54
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 362
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 104
Correct posture....................... 68
Procedures ........................... 102
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering........... 142
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 348
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 359
If the engine will not start...... 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 384
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 386
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 359If you have a flat tire .............369
If you lose your keys .............385
If you think something is
wrong ..................................355
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................394
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................349
If your vehicle overheats .......391
Engine
Compartment ........................294
Engine switch ........................112
Hood......................................289
How to start the
engine .................................112
Identification number .............397
If the engine will not start ......383
Ignition switch........................112
Overheating...........................391
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................403
Checking ...............................300
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................126
Engine immobilizer system.......65
Engine oil
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................298
EPS ............................................142
Event data recorder .................357D
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442 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 126
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 296
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................61
Hood...................................... 289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............54
Outside temperature
display .................................... 126
Overheating, Engine ................391
Parking brake ........................... 124
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 337
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 411
Personal lights
Switch............................ 240, 241
Wattage ................................. 411
Power outlet ............................. 255
Power windows ..........................56Radiator .................................... 301
Radio ......................................... 178
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 41
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 337
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage................................. 411
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 123
Wattage................................. 411
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 268
Rear window defogger ............ 174
Rear window wiper .................. 138
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 328
Key battery ............................ 325
Light bulbs............................. 337
Tires ...................................... 369
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 432N
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 369If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 383If the engine will not start
P. 6 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 386If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 384If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 391If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 385If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 386If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 9Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 394If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 359If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...