2013 TOYOTA MATRIX power steering fluid

400 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)*
1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
(on the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(on the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(Canada)Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Low level of washer fluidFill the tank.

497 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 397
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 400
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD
system warning light .......... 398
Anti-lock brake system ......... 398
Brake assist system ............. 398
Brake system........................ 397
Charging system .................. 398
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 398
Engine oil maintenance ........ 400
Engine oil pressure............... 398
Low fuel level........................ 400
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 400
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 398
Open door ............................ 400
Pretensioners ....................... 398
Seat belt reminder light ........ 400
SRS airbags ......................... 398
Washer fluid ......................... 400Washer
Checking ...............................347
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............314
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................161
Weight ...................................438
Wheels ......................................362
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............367
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................215W

499 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 398
or
P. 3 9 7P. 400
P. 3 9 8P. 400
P. 3 9 8P. 400
P. 398
or
P. 3 9 8P. 398
P. 3 9 8P. 400
P. 400
or
P. 3 9 8P. 400
P. 3 9 8P. 400
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightActive Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Maintenance required
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampSlip indicator
light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
SRS warning lightOpen door warning light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light