Toyota 2010 Matrix Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3Interior fea-

tures

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6Vehicle

specifications Detailed vehicle information.

7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt

instructions for Canadian owners

Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 26

Doors.................................... 29

Back door ............................. 33

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 37

Rear seats............................ 41

Head restraints..................... 43

Seat belts ............................. 45

Steering wheel ..................... 51

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 52

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 54

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows

Power windows .................... 56

Moon roof ............................. 58

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap .... 61

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 65

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ......................... 67

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 68

SRS airbags ......................... 70

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 82

Child restraint systems ......... 87

Installing child restraints ....... 91

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 102

Engine (ignition) switch....... 112

Automatic transmission ...... 116

Manual transmission........... 121

Turn signal lever ................. 123

Parking brake ..................... 124

Horn.................................... 125

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 126

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 129

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch ................. 132

Fog light switch................... 135

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 136

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 138

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ..................... 139

Driving assist systems ........ 142

1Before driving

2When driving

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2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 147

Vehicle load limits ............... 150

Winter driving tips ............... 151

Trailer towing ...................... 155

Dinghy towing

(automatic

transmission) .................... 163

Dinghy towing

(manual transmission) ...... 164

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ....... 168

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers ............... 174

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............. 175

Using the radio.................... 178

Using the CD player............ 184

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs.................................. 191

Optimal use of the audio

system .............................. 199

Using the AUX adapter ....... 202

Using the steering wheel

audio switches .................. 203

3-3. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................. 206

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone) ........... 209

Making a phone call ........... 218

Setting a cellular phone...... 222

Security and system

setup ................................ 227

Using the phone book ........ 231

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 238

• Interior light ...................... 239

• Personal/interior lights...... 240

• Personal lights.................. 241

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 242

• Glove box ......................... 243

• Console box ..................... 243

• Cup holders...................... 245

• Bottle holders ................... 247

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 248

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 250

Vanity mirrors ..................... 251

Clock .................................. 252

Ashtrays ............................. 253

Cigarette lighter .................. 254

Power outlet ....................... 255

Grocery bag hook............... 257

Seatback table.................... 259

Floor mat ............................ 260

Luggage compartment

feature .............................. 261

Compass ............................ 268

3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 274

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 276

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 279

General maintenance......... 281

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 284

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 285

Hood................................... 289

Positioning a floor jack ....... 291

Engine compartment .......... 294

Tires ................................... 308

Tire inflation pressure......... 317

Wheels ............................... 321

Air conditioning filter........... 323

Key battery ......................... 325

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 328

Light bulbs.......................... 337

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 348

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 349

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 355

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 356

Event data recorder ............ 357

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 359

If you have a flat tire ........... 369

If the engine will not start.... 383

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 384

If you lose your keys........... 385

If the battery is

discharged........................ 386

If your vehicle overheats..... 391

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 394

4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 396

Fuel information .................. 412

Tire information ................... 415

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ........ 427

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 429

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................. 432

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 433

Abbreviation list ........................ 436

Alphabetical index..................... 437

What to do if... ........................... 446

6Vehicle specifications

7For owners

Index

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Headlights (low beam)

P. 132

Pictorial index Exterior

Front fog lights ∗

P. 135

Hood

P. 289

Windshield wipers

P. 136

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 54

Front turn signal/parking and front

side marker lights

P. 123, 132

Headlights (high beam)

P. 133

Moon roof ∗

P. 58

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 308

P. 369

P. 407

P. 415

Back door

P. 33

Doors

P. 29

Fuel filler door

P. 61

Rear turn signal lights

P. 123

Rear window defogger

P. 174

∗: If equipped

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 132

Rear window wiper ∗

P. 138

License plate lights

P. 132

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Glove box

P. 243

Front seats

P. 37

SRS side airbags

P. 70

Power window

switches ∗

P. 56

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 70

SRS driver airbag

P. 70

Console box

P. 243

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mat

P. 260

Head restraints

P. 43

Bottle holders

P. 247

Bottle holders

P. 247

Grocery bag hook

P. 257

Seat belts

P. 45

Cup holders

P. 245

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Vanity mirrors

P. 251

Moon roof switches

P. 58

Sun visors

P. 250

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 70

Compass ∗

P. 268

Auxiliary box

P. 248

∗: If equipped

Vehicles with moon roof

Interior lights

P. 239

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 52

Personal/interior lights

P. 240

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Interior lights

P. 239

Vanity mirrors

P. 251

Sun visors

P. 250

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 70

Personal lights

P. 241

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 52

Pictorial index Interior

A

Vehicles without moon roof

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B

Window lock switch ∗

P. 56

Power window switches ∗

P. 56

Door lock switch ∗

P. 29

Inside door lock button

P. 29

∗: If equipped

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C

AUX adapter

P. 202

Cup holders

P. 245

Pictorial index Interior

Power outlet ∗

P. 255

Parking brake lever

P. 124

Power outlet ∗

Cigarette lighter ∗

P. 255

P. 254

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Gauges and meters

P. 126

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

P. 51

Pictorial index

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch ∗

P. 132

P. 123

P. 135

Instrument panel

Audio system

Navigation system *1

P. 175

Windshield wiper and washer

switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch ∗

P. 136

P. 138

Security indicator

P. 65

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 54

Tire pressure warning reset switch ∗

P. 308

Fuel filler door opener

P. 61

∗: If equipped

*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 348

Horn

P. 125

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A

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch ∗/rear window defogger switch ∗

P. 174

Air conditioning system

P. 168

Pictorial index Instrument panel

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B

Cruise control switch ∗

P. 139

Talk switch ∗

P. 210

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 112

Telephone switches ∗

P. 210

Audio remote control

switches *2 ∗

P. 203

∗: If equipped

*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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C

Power outlet main switch ∗

P. 255

Clock

P. 252

Shift lever

P. 116, 121

Shift lock override

button ∗

P. 384

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

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D

VSC/TRAC off switch ∗

P. 142

Auxiliary box

P. 248

∗: If equipped

Hood lock release

lever

P. 289

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1-1. Key information

Keys

■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the

event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using

the key number plate. (→P. 385)

■When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you

do not press any buttons on the wireless remote control key while inside the

aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the wireless remote control key in your bag

etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Press-

ing a button may cause the wireless remote control key to emit radio waves

that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without wireless remote control

Keys

Key number plate

Vehicles with wireless remote control

Keys

Operating the wireless remote

control function (→P. 26)

Key number plate

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1-1. Key information

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Before driving

NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

●Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

●Do not disassemble the key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Wireless remote control∗

■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors

have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if

an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,

and lock the vehicle once more.

■Panic mode

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-

cle from outside the vehicle.

Locks all doors

Sounds an alarm

(press and hold)

Unlocks doors

Pressing the button unlocks

the driver’s door. Pressing the

button again within 3 seconds

unlocks the other doors.

When is pressed for longer

than about one second, an alarm will

sound intermittently and the vehicle

lights will flash to deter any person from

trying to break into or damage your

vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on

the wireless remote control.

∗: If equipped

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