2012 TOYOTA MATRIX hood release

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VSC off switch P. 152
Auxiliary box P. 305
Hood lock release
lever
P. 346
: If equipped

346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 461)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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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