Checking Power Steering Fluid; Tire Information; Precautions For Tires Of Four Wheel Drive Models - Toyota 2003 MATRIX User Manual

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Checking power steering fluid

If hot
O.K.
If hot
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold
10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
If cold tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
O.K.
is cold, the level should be in the "COLD"
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
Open
should be in the "HOT" range. If the level
Close
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or
III to bring the level within the range.
If cold
add
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
(about room temperature,
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)

Tire information—

—Precautions for tires of
four−wheel drive models
Observe
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
D
Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
er level. (See "—Checking tire pres-
sure" on page 247 in this section.)
D
Do not use tires (including snow
tires)
construction or tread patterns. (See
"—Checking and replacing tires" on
page 248 and "—Installing snow
tires and chains" on page 250 in
CAUTION this section.)
D
Do not use tires with different tread
wear. To equalize the tire wear, ro-
tate tires at the appropriate interval.
(See "—Rotating tires" on page 249
in this section.)
NOTICE
D
Use
mended wheels. Do not use wheels
of different sizes and types. (See
"—Replacing wheels" on page 252
in this section.)
CAUTION
the following instructions.
of different brands, sizes,
the manufacturer's recom-