2010 TOYOTA MATRIX maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 396
Fuel information .................. 412
Tire information ................... 415
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 427
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 429
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 432
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 433
Abbreviation list ........................ 436
Alphabetical index ..................... 437
What to do if... ........................... 446
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Before driving
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.)
FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in
Canada)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.

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When driving
■Before towing
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 317)
●Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights must work in order to be legal.
●Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
●Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any
new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear-
ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner's Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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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........................ 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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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle's paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
●Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Maintenance and care
■To prevent deterioration and body corrosion
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.