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Toyota Matrix (2014 year). Instruction - part 21

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition

(

→P. 345)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level

(

→P. 343)

• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE

J1703 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding

brake fluid)

Engine coolant level

(

→P. 341)

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.

• Funnel (used only for adding

engine coolant)

Engine oil level

(→P. 337)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or

equivalent

• Rag or paper towel, funnel

(used only for adding oil)

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Items

Parts and tools

Fuses

(

→P. 369)

• Fuse with same amperage rating

as original

Radiator and condenser

(

→P. 342)

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Tire inflation pressure (

→P. 358)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(

→P. 347)

• Water washer fluid containing

antifreeze (for winter use)

• Funnel

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CAUTION

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●

Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

■

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (

→P. 342)

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Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

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NOTICE

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If you remove the air cleaner

Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due
to dirt in the air.

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Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

STEP

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CAUTION

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Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

■

After installing the support rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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Positioning a floor jack

When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

■

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

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

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Rear
2WD models without 18-inch tires

2WD models with 18-inch tires

AWD models

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CAUTION

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When raising your vehicle

Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or seri-
ous injury.

●

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.

●

Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.

●

Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.

●

Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.

●

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.

●

Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission).

●

Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.

●

Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Engine compartment

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

Engine oil filler cap

(→P. 339)

Engine oil level dipstick

(→P. 337)

Brake fluid reservoir

(→P. 343)

Fuse box

(→P. 369)

Battery

(→P. 345)

Radiator

(→P. 342)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser

(→P. 342)

Engine coolant reservoir

(→P. 341)

Washer fluid tank (→P. 347)

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

Engine coolant reservoir

(→P. 341)

Engine oil filler cap

(→P. 339)

Engine oil level dipstick

(→P. 337)

Brake fluid reservoir

(→P. 343)

Fuse box

(→P. 369)

Battery

(→P. 345)

Radiator

(→P. 342)

Electric cooling fans
Condenser

(→P. 342)

Washer fluid tank (→P. 347)

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Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.

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Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.

Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine with flat dipstick and 2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-FE) engine

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine with non-flat dipstick

Reinsert the non-flat dipstick fully
with its protruding areas ( in
the illustration) pointing towards
the engine.

Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.

STEP

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Flat dipstick type

Low
Normal
Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.

Non-flat dipstick

Low
Normal
Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

STEP

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.

Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.

Engine oil selection

→

P. 443

Oil quantity

(Low → Full)

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

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)

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

1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

■

Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-

ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be

refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle

or after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●

2.4L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine: When driving at high engine speeds or

with a heavy load, when towing, or when driving while accelerating or

decelerating frequently

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1.8L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine: When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while accelerating or decelerating fre-
quently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

CAUTION

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Engine coolant

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

Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”

If the level is on or below the

“LOW” line, add coolant up to the

“FULL” line. (→P. 430)

■

If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, coolant reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain

cock and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for

leaks in the cooling system.

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Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene

glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant

with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant

and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant

and 45% deionized water. (Enabled: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

■

When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.

The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the

cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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