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2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)
If  you  are  a  skilled  do−it−yourself  mechan-
ic,  the  Toyota  service  manuals  are  recom-
mended.  Please  be  aware  that  do−it−your-
self  maintenance  can  affect  your  warranty
coverage.  See  “Owner’s  Warranty  Informa-
tion  Booklet”  or  “Owner’s  Manual  Supple-
ment”  for  the  details.
Listed  below  are  the  general  maintenance
items  that  should  be  performed  as  fre-
quently  as  specified.  In  addition  to  check-
ing  the  items  listed,  if  you  notice  any
unusual  noise,  smell  or  vibration,  you
should  investigate  the  cause  or  take  your
vehicle  to  your  Toyota  dealer  or  a  quali-
fied  service  shop  immediately.  It  is  recom-
mended  that  any  problem  you  notice  be
brought  to  the  attention  of  your  dealer  or
the  qualified  service  shop  for  their  advice.
CAUTION
Make  these  checks  only  with  ade-
quate  ventilation  if  you  run  the  en-
gine.
IN  THE  ENGINE  COMPARTMENT
Items  listed  below  should  be  checked
from  time  to  time,  e.g.  each  time  when
refueling.
Washer  fluid
Make  sure  there  is  sufficient  fluid  in  the
tank.  See  page  291  in  Section  7−3  for
additional  information.
Engine  coolant  level
Make  sure  the  coolant  level  is  between
the  “FULL”  and  “LOW”  lines  on  the  see−
through  reservoir  when  the  engine  is  cold.
See  page  274  in  Section  7−2  for  addition-
al  information.
Radiator,  condenser  and  hoses
Check  that  the  front  of  the  radiator  and
condenser  are  clean  and  not  blocked  with
leaves,  dirt,  or  insects.  See  page  275  in
Section  7−2  for  additional  information.
Battery  condition
Check  the  battery  condition  by  the  indica-
tor  color.  See  page  288  in  Section  7−3  for
additional  information.
Brake  fluid  level
Make  sure  the  brake  fluid  level  is  correct.
See  page  276  in  Section  7−2  for  addition-
al  information.
Engine  oil  level
Check  the  level  on  the  dipstick  with  the
engine  turned  off  and  the  vehicle  parked
on  a  level  spot.  See  page  272  in  Section
7−2  for  additional  information.
General  maintenance