2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 247

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) Does your vehicle need repairing? Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and back door including glass hatch operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows: If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least once a month. See page 264 in Section 7 −2 for additional information. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear. See page 267 in Section 7 −2 for additional information. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten them if necessary. Tire rotation Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) See page 270 in Section 7 −2 for additional information. D D D D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.) CAUTION Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury. D Change in exhaust sound (This may D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal when cornering; uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road D Strange noises related to suspension movement D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 247 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)