2012 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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Vehicle specifications
Rear differential (AWD models)
Transfer (AWD models)
Clutch
Oil capacity
0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf) while the engine is running
*2: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine with 18-inch tires or AWD models
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20kgf)
Pedal clearance*1
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
3.4 in. (87 mm)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
• AWD models: 3.4 in. (87 mm)
• 2WD models with P215/45R18 tires: 3.4 in. (87 mm)
• 2WD models with tires other than the above: 3.3 in. (85 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit*20.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*36  9 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Steering
Tires and wheels
16-inch tires
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M or
T135/70R17 102M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 2WD models
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
AWD models
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Wheel size 16
 6 1/2 J, 16  4T or 17  4T (compact
spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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17-inch tires
18-inch tires
Tire sizeP215/45R17 87W, T135/80R16 101M or
T135/70R17 102M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 2WD models
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
AWD models
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Wheel size 17
 7 J, 16  4T or 17  4T (compact
spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P215/45R18 89W, T135/70R17 102M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 18  7 J, 17  4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs F: HB4 halogen bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
Low beam
High beam 9006
900551
60F
B
Front turn signal/park-
ing and front side
marker lights 3457NA 27/7 D
Front fog lights (if
equipped) 
55 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 D
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights 7443 21/5 C
License plate lights 5C
Back-up lights 921 16 C
Interior Personal lights
8C
Interior light 8E

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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., the Europe and Japan have
developed a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S. contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 10%
ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.