2011 TOYOTA MATRIX oil level

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 390
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 391
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 397
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 398
Event data recorder ............ 399
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 401
If you have a flat tire............ 411
If the engine will not start .... 425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 426
If you lose your keys ........... 427
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 428
If your vehicle overheats ..... 433
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 436
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 4386-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 442
Fuel information.................. 457
Tire information .................. 460
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 472
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 474
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 476
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 477
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 479
Abbreviation list ......................... 488
Alphabetical index ..................... 489
What to do if... ........................... 498
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections.
(P. 347)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 345)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 343)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 339)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hosesNot blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 344)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 349)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 347)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (P. 345)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (P. 343)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil levelP. 339)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 340)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 339)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 345)
Fuse box (P. 371)Battery (P. 347)
Radiator (P. 344)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 344)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 343)
Washer fluid tank (P. 349)

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 343)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 340)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 339)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 345)Fuse box (P. 371)
Battery (P. 347)
Radiator (P. 344)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 344)
Washer fluid tank (P. 349)

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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 4 4 7
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3