power steering TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G User Guide

330 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
13 HTR-IG 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger
14 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers
15 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
16 WASHER 15 A Windshield washer
17 ECU-IG NO. 1 10 AMain body ECU, electric power
steering, electric cooling fan(s),
shift lock control system, anti-lock
brake system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, tire pressure
warning system, vehicle stability
control system
18 ECU-IG NO. 2 10 ABack-up lights, charging system,
rear window defogger
19 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
20 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, anti-lock brake system, vehi-
cle stability control system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock control system
21 DOOR 25 A Power door lock system
22 ACC-B 25 A CIG, ACC
23 4WD 7.5 A All wheel drive system
24 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
25 AM1 7.5 AStarting system, shift lock control
system, ACC, CIG
26 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, MIR HTR,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
27 POWER 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

344 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

354 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system).
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
(AWD models)Active torque control 4WD system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the active torque control 4WD
system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

414 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

431 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 126
Defogger
Rear window......................... 168
Side mirror ............................ 168
Dimension ................................ 390
Dinghy towing .................. 156,157
Display
Trip meter ............................. 119
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 279
Doors
Door glasses .......................... 51
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Side mirrors ............................ 49
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 355
Driving
Break-in tips ........................... 98
Correct posture....................... 63
Procedures ............................. 96
Winter driving tips ................. 144
Electric power steering........... 135
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 352
If the engine will not start...... 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 377
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 379
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 352If you have a flat tire .............362
If you lose your keys .............378
If you think something is
wrong ..................................348
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................388
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................342
If your vehicle overheats .......385
Engine
Compartment ........................288
Engine switch ........................106
Hood......................................283
How to start the
engine .................................106
Identification number .............391
If the engine will not start ......376
Ignition switch........................106
Overheating...........................385
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................396
Checking ...............................295
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................144
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................119
Engine immobilizer system.......60
Engine oil
Capacity ................................395
Checking ...............................290
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................144
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................293
EPS ............................................135
Event data recorder .................350D
E

435 Alphabetical index
Seatback table ......................... 253
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 86
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 271
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 43
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 43
Reminder light ...................... 355
Seat belt extenders ................ 44
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 42
Seating capacity ...................... 143
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 35
Adjustment precautions .......... 37
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 86
Cleaning ............................... 270
Head restraint ......................... 40
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 63
Rear seat folding down........... 38
Seatback table...................... 253
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 110
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 377
Manual transmission ............ 115
Shift lock system..................... 377
Side airbags ............................... 65Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................49
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................312
Spare tire...............................362
Spark plug ................................396
Specifications...........................390
Speedometer ............................119
Steering
Column lock release..............108
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................46
Audio switches ......................197
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Wattage .................................404
Storage feature.........................236
Storage precautions ................140
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................388
Sun visors.................................244
Sunshade
Roof.........................................54
Switch
Engine switch ........................106
Fog light switch .....................128
Ignition switch........................106
Light switches........................125
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............51
Window lock switch .................51
Wiper and washer switch ......129S

437 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors .......................... 245
Vehicle identification
number................................... 391
Vehicle stability control .......... 136
VSC ........................................... 136
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 352
Downshifting ......................... 114
Seat belt reminder ................ 355
Warning lights
Active torque control 4WD
system warning light .......... 353
Anti-lock brake system ......... 353
Brake assist system ............. 353
Brake system........................ 352
Charging system .................. 353
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 353
Engine oil maintenance ........ 355
Engine oil pressure............... 353
Low fuel level........................ 355
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 355
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 353
Open door ............................ 355
Pretensioners ....................... 353
Seat belt reminder light ........ 355
SRS airbags ......................... 353
Washer fluid ......................... 355Washer
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................144
Switch....................................129
Washing and waxing ...............268
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................140
Load limits .............................143
Weight ...................................390
Wheels ......................................316
Window glasses ........................51
Window lock switch ...................51
Windows
Power windows .......................51
Rear window defogger ..........168
Washer ..................................129
Windshield wipers ...................129
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............320
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................185V
W

439 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 353
or
P. 3 5 2P. 355
P. 3 5 3P. 355
P. 3 5 3P. 355
P. 355
or
P. 3 5 3P. 355
P. 3 5 3P. 355
P. 355
or
P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 3
Brake system warning
lightActive torque control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering
warning light