2012 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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24 FR FOG
15 A Front fog lights
25 AM1 7.5 AStarting system, shift lock control
system
26 DEF 30 A Rear window defogger, MIR HTR
27 POWER 30 A Power windows
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacing. ( P. 394)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer, as soon as possible.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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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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Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights

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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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Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolts
and clip.
Partly remove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■ Front turn signal/parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

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Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights
and back-up lights
Open the back door.
Left side
Remove the cover.
Right side (type A) Remove the cover using the flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and the cover.
Right side (type B)Remove the cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lightSTEP3
STEP4