check engine TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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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

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP5STEP4

462 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
NGK IFR6A11
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.

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 413
If the engine will not start...... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 439
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 413
If you have a flat tire ............ 424
If you lose your keys............. 440
If you think something is wrong ................................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats ...... 446 Engine
Compartment ........................351
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................346
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............455
If the engine will not start ......438
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................461
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................459
Checking ...............................353
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

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SunshadeRoof.........................................62
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 404
Engine switch ........................ 118
Fog light switch ..................... 141
Hazard light switch ................404
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 ............. 394
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 469
Talk switch................................ 267
Telephone switch ..................... 267
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....68
Theft prevention labels..............70
Tie-down belts .......................... 318
Tire inflation pressure ............. 374
Tire information Glossary ................................ 479
Size ....................................... 476
Tire identification number ...... 475
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 477 Tires
Chains ................................... 161
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire.............. 424
Inflation pressure .................. 374
Inflation pressure sensor....... 366
Replacing .............................. 424
Rotating tires ......................... 365
Size ....................................... 467
Snow tires ............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 424
Tonneau cover ......................... 320
Tools ......................................... 424
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Trailer towing ................ 165, 166
TRAC ......................................... 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trip meter ................................. 132
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 308
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 455
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 414
Anti-lock brake system ......... 414
Brake assist system ............. 414
Brake system........................ 413
Charging system .... .............. 414
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 414
Engine oil maintenance ........ 416
Engine oil pressure............... 414
Low fuel level........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 414
Open door ............................ 416
Pretensioners ....................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ........ 416
SRS airbags ......................... 414
Washer fluid ......................... 416 Washer
Checking ...............................363
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............330
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................454
Wheels ......................................378
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 ............383
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................211W