power steering TOYOTA MATRIX 2011 E140 / 2.G User Guide

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When trouble arises
403 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.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; or
• The TRAC system.
(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control 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

404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
(on the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(on the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(Canada)Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Low level of washer fluidFill the tank.

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CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

466 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

491 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ........................ 30
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 316
Interior .................................. 319
Seat belts ............................. 320
Clock ........................................ 295
Compass .................................. 311
Condenser ............................... 344
Console box............................. 287
Cooling system
Engine overheating .............. 433
Cruise control .......................... 141
Cup holder ............................... 288
Curtain shield airbags .............. 71
Customizable features ............ 472
Daytime running light
system ................................... 136
Defogger
Rear window......................... 179
Side mirror ............................ 179
Dimension ................................ 442
Dinghy towing .................. 167,168
Display
Trip meter ............................. 129
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 328
Doors
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Door windows ......................... 57
Side mirrors ............................ 55
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 404Driving
Break-in tips ..........................106
Correct posture .......................69
Procedures ............................104
Winter driving tips..................154
Electric power steering ...........145
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................390
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......401
If the engine will not start ......425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................426
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............428
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................401
If you have a flat tire .............411
If you lose your keys .............427
If you think something is
wrong ..................................397
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................436
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ...438
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................391
If your vehicle overheats .......433
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494 Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Headlights switch .................. 135
Interior light switch ................283
Personal light switch ..... 284, 285
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Turn signal lever.................... 126
Wattage ................................. 456
Load capacity ........................... 153
Lock steering column .............. 117
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance ............ 324
Maintenance data.................. 442
Maintenance requirements.... 322
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............. 124
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 131
Meters ................................... 129Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 53
Side mirror heater ................. 179
Side mirrors............................. 55
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
Moon roof ................................... 59
MP3 disc ................................... 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 18
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 339
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 62
Hood ..................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 55
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overheating, Engine ................ 433
Parking brake ........................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Personal lights
Switch ........................... 284, 285
Wattage................................. 456
Power outlet ............................. 298
Power windows .......................... 57L
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Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................55
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 360
Storage location .................... 411
Spark plug ................................ 449
Specifications........................... 442
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering
Column lock release.............. 117
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................52
Audio switches ...................... 227
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Storage feature......................... 286
Storage precautions ................150
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 436
Sun visors................................. 293
Sunshade
Roof.........................................60
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Engine switch ........................ 115
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Ignition switch........................ 115
Light switches........................ 135
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............57
Window lock switch .................57
Wiper and washer switch ...... 138Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Talk switch ............................... 253
Telephone switch..................... 253
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Theft prevention labels ............. 68
Tie-down belts.......................... 304
Tire inflation pressure ............. 360
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 466
Size ....................................... 463
Tire identification number...... 462
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 464
Tires
Chains ................................... 154
Checking ............................... 351
If you have a flat tire.............. 411
Inflation pressure .................. 360
Inflation pressure sensor....... 352
Replacing .............................. 411
Rotating tires ......................... 351
Size ....................................... 454
Snow tires ............................. 154
Spare tire .............................. 411
Tonneau cover ......................... 306
Tools ......................................... 411
Total load capacity .................. 153
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Trailer towing ................ 158, 159T

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TRAC ........................................ 146
Traction control ....................... 146
Trip meter................................. 129
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 456
Vanity mirrors .......................... 294
Vehicle identification
number................................... 443
Vehicle stability control .......... 146
VSC ........................................... 146
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 401
Downshifting ......................... 123
Seat belt reminder ................ 404
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD
system warning light .......... 402
Anti-lock brake system ......... 402
Brake assist system ............. 402
Brake system........................ 401
Charging system .................. 402
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 402
Engine oil maintenance ........ 404
Engine oil pressure............... 402
Low fuel level........................ 404Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................404
Malfunction indicator lamp ....402
Open door .............................404
Pretensioners ........................402
Seat belt reminder light .........404
SRS airbags ..........................402
Washer fluid ..........................404
Washer
Checking ...............................349
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................154
Switch....................................138
Washing and waxing ...............316
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................150
Load limits .............................153
Weight ...................................442
Wheels ......................................364
Window glasses ........................57
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows
Power windows .......................57
Rear window defogger ..........179
Washer ..................................138
Windshield wipers ...................138
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............368
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................197
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499 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 402
or
P. 4 0 1P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 402
or
P. 4 0 2P. 402
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 404
or
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightActive Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Maintenance required
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampSlip indicator
light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
SRS warning lightOpen door warning light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering
warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light