lights TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Service Manual

335 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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

336 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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

337 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■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

338 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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Maintenance and care
■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

340 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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.

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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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (→P. 106) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 108), confirm
the following points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (→P. 106)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 6 0 )
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 379)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (→P. 379)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

382 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized.
(→P. 304)
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.STEP4

397 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
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.
Gear oil capacity (Reference)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp.qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type API GL-4
Recommended gear oil
viscositySAE 75W
Fluid capacity
(drain and refill)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS