2012 TOYOTA MATRIX fuel type

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1-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
■
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system (if equipped)
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 458)

458 6-1. Specifications
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Model2AZ-FE engine
Ty pe 4 cylinder in line,
4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.48 
3.78 in.
(88.5  96.0 mm)
Displacement 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.007 
0.011 in.
(0.19 0.29 mm)
0.015  0.019 in.
(0.38 0.48 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil typeUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
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)

472 6-1. Specifications
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.

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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 4 6
Fuel filler door openerP. 6 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 467
Auxiliary catch leverP. 346Fuel filler doorP. 6 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 65, 458
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 467
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill

reference)
1.8 L
4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engine qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L
4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engine With filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type
P. 459