Toyota 2012 Matrix Owner's Manual page 396

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
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When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning light
(on the instru-
ment cluster)
(on the center
panel)
(Canada)
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Warning light/Details
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)*
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less.
Driver's seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.
Front passenger's seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.
Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Low level of washer fluid
Correction procedure
1
Check that all doors are
closed.
Refuel the vehicle.
2
Fasten the seat belt.
2
Fasten the seat belt.
Fill the tank.