2010 TOYOTA MATRIX air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 276
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 281
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 285
Hood................................... 289
Positioning a floor jack ....... 291
Engine compartment .......... 294
Tires ................................... 308
Tire inflation pressure......... 317
Wheels ............................... 321
Air conditioning filter ........... 323
Key battery ......................... 325
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 328
Light bulbs .......................... 3375-1. 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 ............ 357
5-2. 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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

Maintenance and care4
273
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 274
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 276
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 279
General maintenance....... 281
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 2844-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 285
Hood ................................ 289
Positioning a floor jack ..... 291
Engine compartment ........ 294
Tires ................................. 308
Tire inflation pressure ...... 317
Wheels ............................. 321
Air conditioning filter......... 323
Key battery ....................... 325
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 328
Light bulbs........................ 337

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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■Checking interval
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 ............................................ 168
ABS........................................... 142
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 142
Air conditioning filter .............. 323
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 323
Air conditioning
system................................ 168
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 73
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 77
Airbag warning light .............. 360
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 82
General airbag precautions .... 77
Locations of airbags ............... 70
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 81
Proper driving posture ...... 68, 77
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Side airbag precautions.......... 77
SRS airbags ........................... 70
Antenna .................................... 181
Anti-lock brake system ........... 142
Ashtray ..................................... 253
Audio input .............................. 202Audio system
Antenna .................................181
Audio input ............................202
AUX adapter..........................202
CD player/changer ................184
MP3/WMA disc......................191
Optimal use ...........................199
Portable music player............202
Radio .....................................178
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................203
Type ......................................175
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........116
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................384
S mode ..................................118
AUX adapter .............................202
Auxiliary boxes ................248, 262
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................411
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................304
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............386
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Bluetooth
®................................206
Bottle holder .............................247
Brake
Fluid ......................................302
Parking brake ........................124
Brake assist ..............................142
Break-in tips .............................104
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