fuel type TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

57 1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

99 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system (if equipped)
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (→P. 394)
■Normal characteristics after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is because the fuel
evaporation leakage check is performed. It does not indicate a malfunction.
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

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When driving
■Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
SS mode driving*2
(→P. 112)
3Position for engine
braking
2Position for more
powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum
engine braking

394 6-1. Specifications
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Model 2AZ-FE engine
Ty p e4 cylinder in line,
4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.48 × 3.78 in.
(88.5 × 96.0 mm)
Displacement 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust0.007 ⎯ 0.011 in.
(0.19 ⎯ 0.29 mm)
0.015 ⎯ 0.019 in.
(0.38 ⎯ 0.48 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp.gal.)

406 6-1. Specifications
■Toyota recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S. contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

407 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

432 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 254
Fluid
Brake ..................................... 297
Washer .................................. 301
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 128
Wattage ................................. 404
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............77
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 355
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 125
Wattage ................................. 404
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 117
Wattage ................................. 404
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 394
Fuel gauge ............................ 119
Fuel pump shut off system .... 349
Gas station information ......... 440
Information ............................ 405
Refueling .................................56
Type ...................................... 394
Fuel door.....................................56
Fuel filler door ............................56
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 349
Fuses......................................... 323Gas station information .......... 440
Gauges...................................... 119
Glove box ................................. 237
Grocery bag hooks .................. 251
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 200
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 40
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 125
Wattage................................. 404
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 168
Hood.......................................... 283
Hooks
Cargo hooks.......................... 255
Grocery bag hooks................ 251FG
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 283Fuel filler door
P. 5 6
Hood lock release lever
P. 2 8 3
Fuel filler door opener
P. 5 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 400
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 57, 394
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 400
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill)
1.8 L 4-cyl-
inder (2ZR-
FE) engineqt. (L, Imp.qt)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-
FE) engineWith filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type P. 395