2011 TOYOTA MATRIX power steering

378 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
11 IGN 7.5 ASRS airbag system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, front
passenger occupant classification
system
12 METER 7.5 A Gauge and meters
13 HTR-IG 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, PTC heater
14 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers
15 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
16 WASHER 15 A Windshield washer
17 ECU-IG NO. 1 10 AMain body ECU, electric power
steering, electric cooling fan(s),
shift lock control system, anti-lock
brake system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, tire pressure
warning system, vehicle stability
control system, all wheel drive sys-
tem
18 ECU-IG NO. 2 10 ABack-up lights, charging system,
rear window defogger, auto anti-
glare inside rear view mirror
19 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
20 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, anti-lock brake system, vehi-
cle stability control system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock control system
21 DOOR 25 A Power door lock system
22 ACC-B 25 A CIG, ACC
23 4WD 7.5 A All wheel drive system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
395 5-1. Essential information
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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When trouble arises
403 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; or
• The TRAC system.
(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(AWD models)Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD
system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
(on the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(on the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(Canada)Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Low level of washer fluidFill the tank.

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When trouble arises
439 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

466 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

491 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ........................ 30
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 316
Interior .................................. 319
Seat belts ............................. 320
Clock ........................................ 295
Compass .................................. 311
Condenser ............................... 344
Console box............................. 287
Cooling system
Engine overheating .............. 433
Cruise control .......................... 141
Cup holder ............................... 288
Curtain shield airbags .............. 71
Customizable features ............ 472
Daytime running light
system ................................... 136
Defogger
Rear window......................... 179
Side mirror ............................ 179
Dimension ................................ 442
Dinghy towing .................. 167,168
Display
Trip meter ............................. 129
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 328
Doors
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Door windows ......................... 57
Side mirrors ............................ 55
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 404Driving
Break-in tips ..........................106
Correct posture .......................69
Procedures ............................104
Winter driving tips..................154
Electric power steering ...........145
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................390
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......401
If the engine will not start ......425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................426
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............428
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................401
If you have a flat tire .............411
If you lose your keys .............427
If you think something is
wrong ..................................397
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................436
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ...438
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................391
If your vehicle overheats .......433
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494 Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Headlights switch .................. 135
Interior light switch ................283
Personal light switch ..... 284, 285
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Turn signal lever.................... 126
Wattage ................................. 456
Load capacity ........................... 153
Lock steering column .............. 117
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance ............ 324
Maintenance data.................. 442
Maintenance requirements.... 322
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............. 124
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 131
Meters ................................... 129Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 53
Side mirror heater ................. 179
Side mirrors............................. 55
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
Moon roof ................................... 59
MP3 disc ................................... 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 18
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 339
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 62
Hood ..................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 55
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overheating, Engine ................ 433
Parking brake ........................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Personal lights
Switch ........................... 284, 285
Wattage................................. 456
Power outlet ............................. 298
Power windows .......................... 57L
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