2014 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic transmission)

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted. STEP 1

Set the parking brake. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Depress the brake pedal.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. Bring a mas- ter key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi- cle's battery is discharged. You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following the steps below.

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine

STEP 5
STEP 1

Remove the engine cover.

Raise the rear of the engine cover to remove the two rear clips, and then raise the front of the engine cover to remove the two front clips.

STEP 2

Connecting the jumper cables

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle

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Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position then start the vehi- cle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

STEP 1

Connecting the jumper cables

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position then start the vehi- cle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Avoiding a discharged battery

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned

off.

●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run- ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

■Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)

CAUTION

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery. ●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi- nal.

●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-

minals.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the battery.

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CAUTION

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery. ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the vehicle

Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.

■When handling jumper cables

Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

■When attaching the engine cover (1.8 L 4-cylinder [2ZR-FE] engine)

Ensure that the rubber grommets remain attached to the engine cover. If the grommet is attached to the bolts, transfer grommets to the engine cover.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 132) enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● Steam comes out from under the hood

Correction procedures

STEP 1

STEP 2

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition- ing system, and then stop the engine. If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.

STEP 5
STEP 3

STEP 4

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the engine has cooled After down sufficiently, the hoses and radiator core (radia- tor) for any leaks.

inspect

Radiator Cooling fan If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir “FULL” “LOW” Radiator cap

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Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency if coolant is unavailable.

STEP 6

STEP 7

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses. The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.) If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.

If the fan is operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle ●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus- ing serious injury such as burns.

●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in serious injury.

●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are

hot. Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.

NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

■To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions: ●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust

etc.).

●Do not use commercially available coolant additives.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow. STEP 1

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis- sion). Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic trans- mission) or 1 or R position (manual transmission), release the parking brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

For vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine. ●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may

require towing to be freed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro- cedure: STEP 1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N.

STEP 2

If the shift lever is shifted to N

STEP 3

STEP 4

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

STEP 3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

STEP 4

Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “ACC” position.

STEP 5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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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.

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Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)......... 438
Fuel information ............... 454
Tire information ................ 457

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ..... 469

6-3.

Initialization Items to initialize .............. 471

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height*3

Wheelbase

Tread

171.9 in. (4365 mm)*1
173.0 in. (4395 mm)*2
69.5 in. (1765 mm) 61.0 in. (1550 mm)*4
61.4 in. (1560 mm)*5
102.4 in. (2600 mm) 59.8 in. (1519 mm) 59.9 in. (1522 mm)

Front Rear

850 lb. (385 kg)

1500 lb. (680 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage) Trailer weight rating*6 (Trailer weight + cargo weight) *1: Except S or XRS grade models *2: S or XRS grade models *3: Unladen vehicle *4: Vehicles without double wishbone rear suspension *5: Vehicles with double wishbone rear suspension *6: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only

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Vehicle identification

■ Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also on the Certi- fication Label on the driver’s side center pillar.

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■ Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine

2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

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Engine

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine

Model

Type

Bore and stroke

2ZR-FE engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline 3.17  3.48 in. (80.5  88.3 mm) 109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm3) 143 ± 22 lbf (650 ± 100 N, 65 ± 10 kgf)

Displacement Drive belt tension* Valve clearance (engine cold) Intake Exhaust *: Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT-

Automatic adjustment

33-73F (used belt), lb.

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

Model

Type

Bore and stroke

Displacement Drive belt tension Valve clearance (engine cold) Intake

2AZ-FE engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline 3.48  3.78 in. (88.5  96.0 mm) 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3) Automatic adjustment

0.007 0.011 in. (0.19 0.29 mm) 0.015 0.019 in. (0.38 0.48 mm)

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

Exhaust

Fuel

Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

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Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill  reference)

With filter

Without filter

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp. qt.)

■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity:

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine

SAE 0W-20

Outside temperature

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): ● The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20

SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil may be used. However, SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): ● The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

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How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Cooling system

Capacity (Reference)

Coolant type

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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Ignition system

Spark plug Make

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine DENSO SC20HR11
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine DENSO SK20R11
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR6A11
NGK IFR5A11

Gap

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

12.6  12.8 V Fully charged 12.2  12.4 V Half charged 11.8  12.0 V Discharged (Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights turned off) 5 A max.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at 68F (20C):

Charging rates

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1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)

Use either of the following: • “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” • Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications

Manual transmission

Gear oil capacity (Reference)

Gear oil type

NOTICE

■Manual transmission gear oil

Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi- ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

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Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity (Reference)

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (2WD models) 8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (AWD models) 8.6 qt. (8.1 L, 7.1 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

■Automatic transmission fluid type

Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Rear differential (AWD models)

Oil capacity Oil type

Recommended oil viscosity

Transfer (AWD models)

Oil capacity Oil type

Recommended oil viscosity

Clutch

Pedal free play Fluid type

0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.) Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18C): SAE 90
Below 0F (-18C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.) Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0F (-18C): SAE 90
Below 0F (-18C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm) SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Brakes

Pedal clearance*1

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 3.4 in. (87 mm) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine • AWD models: 3.4 in. (87 mm) • 2WD models with P215/45R18 tires: 3.4 in. (87 mm) • 2WD models with tires other than the above: 3.3 in. (85 mm) 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 6  9 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit*2
Parking brake lever travel*3
Fluid type *1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30

kgf) while the engine is running

*2: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine with 18-inch tires or AWD models *3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20

kgf)

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Steering

Free play

Tires and wheels

16-inch tires

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

P205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M or T135/70R17 102M

2WD models Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) AWD models Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

Wheel size

Wheel nut torque

16  6 1/2J, 16  4T or 17  4T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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17-inch tires

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size

Wheel nut torque

18-inch tires

P215/45R17 87W, T135/80R16 101M or T135/70R17 102M

2WD models Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) AWD models Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

17  7J, 16  4T or 17  4T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure) Wheel size Wheel nut torque

P215/45R18 89W, T135/70R17 102M Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) 18  7J, 17  4T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Headlights Low beam High beam Front turn signal/park- ing and front side marker lights Front fog lights (if equipped) Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear side marker lights License plate lights Back-up lights Personal lights Interior light

Exterior

Interior

A: H11 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) E: Double end bulbs

51
60

9006
9005

3457NA

27/7





55

21

7443

21/5

 921


16
B: HB3 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: HB4 halogen bulbs



Type

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6-1. Specifications Fuel information

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-

ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas- oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., the Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-

sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,

and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■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.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives con- centration program.

●Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

■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

DO NOT use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.

(15% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-

mum of 10% ethanol. DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that could contain more than 10% etha- nol, including from any pump labeled E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol).

●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.

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■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.

NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be

damaged.

●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.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that

stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■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.

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Typical tire symbols

Full-size tire

Compact spare tire

Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. Location of treadwear indicators

(P. 460) (P. 459)

(P. 349)

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Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main- tains the air pressure. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Summer tires or all season tires (P. 354) An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (P. 417) A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.

(P. 353) (P. 451)

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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Identification Number

DOT symbol* Tire (TIN) Tire manufacturer's identifica- tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer's optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year *: The DOT symbol certifies that to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

tire conforms

the

tire

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The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 or 3 digits) Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

Section width Tire height Wheel diameter

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Tire size

■ Typical tire size information

■ Tire dimensions

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Tire section names

Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

■ DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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■ Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

■ Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn- ing) traction.

■ Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent- ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen- ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo- ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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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 term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres- sure

Maximum inflation pressure

Recommended infla- tion pressure

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehi- cle weight

Tire 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 The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The 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) The 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 The sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight (d) Production options weight

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Tire related term

Normal occupant weight

Occupant distribution

Production options weight

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation

Rim type designation

Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Vehicle normal load on the tire

464

Meaning

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1* that follows Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci- fied in the third column of Table 1* below The combined weight of installed regular pro- duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by style or code Nominal distance between rim flanges The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occu- pant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing by two

Tire related term

Weather side

Bead

Bead separation

Bias ply tire

Carcass

Chunking

Cord

Cord separation

Cracking

CT

Extra load tire

Groove

Innerliner

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Meaning

The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen- terline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall The strands forming the plies in the tire The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com- pounds Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner- liner of the tire extending to cord material A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The space between two adjacent tread ribs The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire

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Tire related term

Innerliner separation

Intended outboard sidewall

Light truck (LT) tire

Load rating

Maximum load rating

Maximum permissible inflation pressure

Measuring rim

Open splice

Outer diameter

Overall width

Passenger car tire

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Meaning

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufac- turer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym-

metrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima- rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure The load rating for a tire at the maximum per- missible inflation pressure for that tire The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that extends to cord material The overall diameter of an inflated new tire The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva- tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul- tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.

Tire related term

Ply

Ply separation

Pneumatic tire

Radial ply tire

Reinforced tire

Section width

Sidewall

Sidewall separation

Snow tire

Test rim

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Meaning

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords A parting of rubber compound between adja- cent plies A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi- cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro- vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele- vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec- tive bands That portion of a tire between the tread and bead The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E- 1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Signal Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

) on at

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Tire related term

Meaning

Tread

Tread rib

Tread separation

Treadwear indicators (TWI)

That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road A tread section running circumferentially around a tire Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing

Wheel-holding fixture *: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load

for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity, Number of

occupants 2 through 4

5 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 20

Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi-

cle

2 in front

2 in front, 1 in second

seat

2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

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6-2. Customization Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per- sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toyota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer.

Item

Function

Default setting

Wireless remote control

On

Customized

setting

Off

Wireless remote con- trol (if equipped) (P. 28)

Unlocking operation

Automatic door lock function to be activated if door is not opened after being unlocked

Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after