2012 TOYOTA MATRIX headlight

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Ty p e B
The daytime run-
ning lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned OFF and the driver's door
is opened with the key removed from the engine switch while the lights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Ty p e A
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
7 EPS
60 A Electric power steering
8 P/I 50 A EFI MAIN, HORN, IG2
9 H-LP MAIN 50 A H-LP LH LO, H-LP RH LO, H-LP
LH HI, H-LP RH HI
10 EFI NO. 2 10 A Emission control system
11 EFI NO. 1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
12 H-LP RH HI 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
13 H-LP LH HI 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
14 H-LP RH LO 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
15 H-LP LH LO 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
16 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17 TURN-HAZ 10 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers
18 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
19 AM2 NO. 2 7.5 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
20 AM2 30 AStarting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
21 STRG LOCK 20 A No circuit
22 IG2 NO. 2 7.5 A Starting system
23 ECU-B2 10 A PTC heater
24 ECU-B 10 AMain body ECU, gauge and
meters, daytime running light sys-
tem
25 RAD NO. 1 15 A Audio system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 469)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight high beams
and daytime running
lights
Front turn signal/parking
and front side marker lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)Headlight low beams

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■ Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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■Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ Removing and installing the fender liner clip
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Removing
Installing

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 118) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 120), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 1 1 8 )
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 6 8 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 441)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 441)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.