2012 TOYOTA MATRIX washer fluid

364 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine
etc.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

416 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 less. Refuel 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 fluid Fill the tank.

508 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 317
FluidBrake ..................................... 359
Washer .................................. 363
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage ................................. 469
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............85
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 416
Front seats Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 469
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 129
Wattage ................................. 469
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 458
Fuel gauge ............................ 132
Fuel pump shut off system .... 412
Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 470
Refueling .................................64
Type ...................................... 458
Fuel door.....................................64
Fuel filler door ............................64
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 412
Fuses......................................... 385 Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 132
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks .................. 314
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 261
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 404
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 46
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 193
Hood.......................................... 346
Hooks Cargo hooks.......................... 318
Grocery bag hooks................ 314
Horn .......................................... 131FG
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 414
Anti-lock brake system ......... 414
Brake assist system ............. 414
Brake system........................ 413
Charging system .... .............. 414
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 414
Engine oil maintenance ........ 416
Engine oil pressure............... 414
Low fuel level........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 414
Open door ............................ 416
Pretensioners ....................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ........ 416
SRS airbags ......................... 414
Washer fluid ......................... 416 Washer
Checking ...............................363
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............330
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................454
Wheels ......................................378
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............383
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................211W

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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 414
or
P. 4 1 3P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 414
or
P. 4 1 4P. 414
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 416
or
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightActive Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Maintenance required
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampSlip indicator
light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
SRS warning lightOpen door warning light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light