2012 TOYOTA MATRIX bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 296
• Interior light ...................... 297
• Personal/interior lights...... 298
• Personal lights ................. 299
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 300
• Glove box ......................... 301
• Console box ..................... 301
• Cup holders ...................... 302
• Bottle holders ................... 304
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 305
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 307
Vanity mirrors ..................... 308
Clock .................................. 309
Ashtrays ............................. 310
Cigarette lighter .................. 311
Power outlet ....................... 312
Grocery bag hook............... 314
Seatback table ................... 316
Floor mat ............................ 317
Luggage compartment feature .............................. 318
Compass ............................ 325 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 333
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 336
General maintenance ......... 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 341
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 342
Hood ................................... 346
Positioning a floor jack........ 348
Engine compartment .......... 351
Tires.................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ......... 374
Wheels................................ 378
Air conditioning filter ........... 381
Key battery ......................... 383
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 385
Light bulbs .......................... 394
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 333
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 336
General maintenance....... 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 341 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 342
Hood ................................ 346
Positioning a floor jack ..... 348
Engine compartment ........ 351
Tires ................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure ...... 374
Wheels ............................. 378
Air conditioning filter......... 381
Key battery ....................... 383
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 385
Light bulbs........................ 394

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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
STEP3