maintenance TOYOTA MATRIX 2014 E140 / 2.G Manual PDF

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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 perfor m, 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. 453)
■ 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 numbe r 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 th e inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information
in the following situations:
● 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. When i\
t is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, 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

402 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) with
any door open.
*
2: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzers:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts warning buzzers sound to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound at a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*
3: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner's Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.*
3
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the maintenance
data has been reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the mainte-
nance is performed.
(
P. 321)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure