Inspection Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure
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  1. CHECK THE GPS MARK 
    1. Check that the GPS mark is displayed.

      Standard:The GPS mark is displayed. 

      Fig 1: Identifying GPS MARK
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    1. NG: GO TO "GPS MARK IS NOT DISPLAYED" IN THE FLOW CHART (SEE  GPS MARK IS NOT DISPLAYED  ) 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  2. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (VEHICLE SENSORS CHECK) 
    1. Enter the "Navigation Check" mode (Vehicle Sensors) (see NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (VEHICLE SENSORS) ).
    2. While driving, compare the "SPEED" indicator to the reading on the speedometer. Check that these readings are almost the same.

      Standard: The readings are almost the same. 

      Fig 2: Navigation Check Mode - Vehicle Sensors
      G02895042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: GO TO "SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT" IN THE FLOW CHART (SEE  SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT  ) 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  3. NAVIGATION CHECK MODE (VEHICLE SENSORS CHECK) 
    1. Move the shift lever to the R or P position.

      Standard: 

      NAVIGATION CHECK MODE

      Shift lever Display
      P OFF
      R ON

      HINT:

      The display is updated once per second. As a result, it is normal for the display to lag behind the actual change in the switch.

      Fig 3: Navigation Check Mode - Vehicle Sensors Check
      G02895043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: GO TO "REVERSE SIGNAL CIRCUIT" IN THE FLOW CHART (SEE  REVERSE SIGNAL CIRCUIT  ) 
    2. OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (see  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.