2013 TOYOTA MATRIX check engine light

177 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 451)
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is hitched. Do not drive if the trailer is not level,
and check for improper tongue weight, overloading, worn suspension, or
other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 314
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 317
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 320
General maintenance....... 322
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 3254-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 326
Hood ................................ 330
Positioning a floor jack ..... 332
Engine compartment ........ 335
Tires ................................. 349
Tire inflation pressure ...... 358
Wheels ............................. 362
Air conditioning filter......... 365
Key battery ....................... 367
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 369
Light bulbs........................ 378

404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 469) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.

426 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
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STEP4
STEP5

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When trouble arises
427 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Connecting the jumper cables
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

446 6-1. Specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
Gap1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
DENSO SC20HR11
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
DENSO SK20R11
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR6A11
NGK IFR5A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

491 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 388
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 397
If the engine will not start...... 422
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 423
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 425
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 397
If you have a flat tire ............ 408
If you lose your keys............. 424
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 395
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 433
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 435
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 389
If your vehicle overheats ...... 430Engine
Compartment ........................335
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................330
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............439
If the engine will not start ......422
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................430
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................445
Checking ...............................341
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................443
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

496 Alphabetical index
Sunshade
Roof.........................................62
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 388
Engine switch ........................ 118
Fog light switch ..................... 141
Hazard light switch ................388
Ignition switch........................ 118
Light switches........................ 138
Power door lock switch ...........31
Power window switch ..............59
Window lock switch .................59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 143
Tachometer............................... 132
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 453
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .....68
Theft prevention labels..............70
Tie-down belts .......................... 302
Tire inflation pressure ............. 358
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 463
Size ....................................... 460
Tire identification number ...... 459
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 461Tires
Chains ................................... 162
Checking ............................... 349
If you have a flat tire.............. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 358
Inflation pressure sensor....... 350
Replacing .............................. 408
Rotating tires ......................... 349
Size ....................................... 451
Snow tires ............................. 162
Spare tire .............................. 408
Tonneau cover ......................... 304
Tools ......................................... 408
Total load capacity .................. 161
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Trailer towing ................ 166, 167
TRAC ......................................... 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trip meter ................................. 132
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 453
Vanity mirrors .......................... 291
Vehicle control and
operation data recording ........ 19
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 439
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
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