’04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
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2004 MATRIX from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12861U)
! Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
! Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
! Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
! Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
! When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
" “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7−2 for details about en-
gine oil selection.
Tool s :
" Rag or paper towel
" Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
" “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or
equivalent
See page 260 in Section 7−2 for de-
tails about coolant type selection.
" Demineralized or distilled water
Tool s :
" Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
" SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tool s :
" Rag or paper towel
" Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
" Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON#II or III
Tool s :
" Rag or paper towel
" Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tool s :
" Warm water
" Baking soda
" Grease
" Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
" Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Parts and tools
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