TOYOTA MATRIX 2011 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 456)
■Front bulb locations
Headlight high beams
and daytime running
lights
Front turn signal/parking
and front side marker lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)Headlight low beams

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■Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights

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Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
■Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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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.
■Removing and installing the fender liner clip
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.
Removing
Installing

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......... 390
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................ 391
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 397
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 398
Event data recorder ......... 3995-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 401
If you have a flat tire......... 411
If the engine will not
start ................................ 425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................. 426
If you lose your keys ........ 427
If the battery is
discharged ..................... 428
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 433
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 436
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 438