2012 TOYOTA MATRIX maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)

422 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti re maintenance, an d it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.

Vehicle specifications6
453
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 454
Fuel information ............... 470
Tire information ................ 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 485
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 487

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Except S or XRS grade models
*2: S or XRS grade models
*3: Unladen vehicle
*4: Vehicles without double wishbone rear suspension
*5: Vehicles with double wishbone rear suspension
*6: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only
Overall length171.9 in. (4365 mm)*1
173.0 in. (4395 mm)*2
Overall width
69.5 in. (1765 mm)
Overall height*361.0 in. (1550 mm)*4
61.4 in. (1560 mm)*5
Wheelbase102.4 in. (2600 mm)
TreadFront 59.8 in. (1519 mm)
Rear 59.9 in. (1522 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 850 lb. (385 kg)
Trailer weight rating*6
(Trailer weight + cargo weight) 1500 lb. (680 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only) After the maintenance is performed P. 337
Tire pressure warning
system (if equipped) • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressure.
• When changing the tire size. P. 366
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after maintenance is performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWR Trailer Weight Rating

506 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 362, 445
Child restraint syst em..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 384
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................52
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 330
Interior ................................... 333
Seat belts .............................. 334
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass ................................... 325
Condenser ................................ 358
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 446
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 302
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 485 Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 454
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 342
Doors Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 416
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 161D

510 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 342
General maintenance ............ 338
Maintenance data.................. 454
Maintenance requirements.... 336
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 127
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 134
Meters ................................... 132
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............55
Side mirror heater ................. 193
Side mirrors .............................57
Vanity mirrors ........................ 308
Moon roof ...................................61
MP3 disc ................................... 211
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 132
Oil Engine oil .............................. 353
Opener Fuel filler door .........................64
Hood...................................... 346
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............57
Outside temperature display .................................... 132
Overheating, Engine ................446 Parking brake ........................... 130
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Personal lights Switch ........................... 298, 299
Wattage................................. 469
Power outlet ............................. 312
Power windows .......................... 59
Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seats Folding down........................... 44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 469
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 325
Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 146
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 394
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 490
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 337M
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