warning light TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Pull the ends of the belts to
secure the tire.STEP6
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identifi
ed by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pre ssure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 467)
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change (vehicles with tire pressure warn-
ing system)
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 366)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWR Trailer Weight Rating

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 186
ABS ........................................... 152
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 152
Air conditioning filter............... 381
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....76
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................80
Airbag warning light............... 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............76
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................80
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
General airbag precautions .....80
Locations of airbags ................73
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................84
Proper driving posture .......71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................76
Side airbag precautions ..........80
SRS airbags ............................73
Antenna..................................... 200
Anti-lock brake system............ 152
Ashtray...................................... 310
Audio input ............................... 239 Audio system
Antenna................................. 200
Audio input ............................ 239
AUX port ............................... 239
CD player/changer ................ 204
iPod ....................................... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 211
Optimal use ........................... 235
Portable music player ........... 239
Radio..................................... 197
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 241
Type ...................................... 194
USB memory......................... 227
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 122
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 439
S mode.................................. 124
AUX port ................................... 239
Auxiliary boxes ................ 305, 319A

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 413
If the engine will not start...... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 439
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 413
If you have a flat tire ............ 424
If you lose your keys............. 440
If you think something is wrong ................................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats ...... 446 Engine
Compartment ........................351
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................346
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............455
If the engine will not start ......438
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................461
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................459
Checking ...............................353
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 414
Anti-lock brake system ......... 414
Brake assist system ............. 414
Brake system........................ 413
Charging system .... .............. 414
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 414
Engine oil maintenance ........ 416
Engine oil pressure............... 414
Low fuel level........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 414
Open door ............................ 416
Pretensioners ....................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ........ 416
SRS airbags ......................... 414
Washer fluid ......................... 416 Washer
Checking ...............................363
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............330
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................454
Wheels ......................................378
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............383
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................211W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 424If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 438If the engine will not start
P. 6 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 441If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 439If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 446If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 440If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 441If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 449If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 413If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...

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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 414
or
P. 4 1 3P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 414
or
P. 4 1 4P. 414
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 416
or
P. 4 1 4P. 416
P. 4 1 4P. 416
*: 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 sys-
tem warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light