light TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

334 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■Headlight high beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolts
and clip.
Partly remove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■Front turn signal/parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

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■Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights
and back-up lights
Open the back door.
Left side
Remove the cover.
Right side (type A)
Remove the cover using the flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and the cover.
Right side (type B)
Remove the cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
STEP2

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Remove the light bulb.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lightSTEP3
STEP4

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■License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and the cover, as shown in the
illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information .... 342
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................ 342
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 348
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 349
Event data recorder ......... 350
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 352
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 352
If you have a flat tire......... 362
If the engine will not
start ................................ 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission) ................. 377
If you lose your keys ........ 378
If the battery is
discharged ..................... 379
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 385
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 388

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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353 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
(if equipped).
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.