Toyota Matrix Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior fea-

tures

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

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

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

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information

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

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the

doors

Wireless remote control ....... 26

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

Back door............................. 34

1-3.

Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats

........................... 38

Rear seats............................ 42

Head restraints..................... 44

Seat belts............................. 46

Steering wheel ..................... 52

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 53

Outside rear view mirrors..... 55

1-4. Opening a

nd closing the

windo

ws

Power windows .................... 57

Moon roof............................. 59

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 62

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 66

Theft prevention labels

(except for Canada) ........... 68

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 69

SRS airbags ......................... 71

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 83

Child restraint systems ......... 88

Installing child restraints ....... 92

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 104

Engine (ignition) switch....... 115

Automatic transmission ...... 119

Manual transmission........... 124

Turn signal lever................. 126

Parking brake ..................... 127

Horn.................................... 128

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 129

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 132

2-3. Operating the li

ghts and

wipers

Headlight switch

................. 135

Fog light switch................... 137

Windshield wipers and

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

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 140

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control

...................... 141

Driving assist systems ........ 145

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 150

Vehicle load limits............... 153

Winter driving tips ............... 154

Trailer towing

(1.8 L 4-cylinder

[2ZR-FE] engine).............. 158

Trailer towing

(2.4 L 4-cylinder

[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 159

Dinghy towing (automatic

transmission) .................... 167

Dinghy towing (manual

transmission) .................... 168

3-1.

Using the air conditioning

system a

nd defogger

Air conditioning system....... 172

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers ............... 179

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............. 180

Using the radio.................... 183

Using the CD player............ 190

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs.................................. 197

Operating an iPod............... 206

Operating a USB

memory............................ 213

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 221

Using the AUX port............. 225

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 227

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio s

ystem

Bluetooth

®

audio system.... 230

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system.................... 233

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.... 239

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.... 241

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................ 246

3-4. Using the ha

nds-free

phone system

(

for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 247

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 252

Making a phone call ........... 262

Setting a cellular phone...... 266

Security and system

setup ................................ 271

Using the phone book ........ 275

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 282

• Interior light ...................... 283

• Personal/interior lights...... 284

• Personal lights ................. 285

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 286

• Glove box......................... 287

• Console box..................... 287

• Cup holders...................... 288

• Bottle holders................... 290

• Auxiliary boxes................. 291

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 293

Vanity mirrors..................... 294

Clock.................................. 295

Ashtrays............................. 296

Cigarette lighter.................. 297

Power outlet ....................... 298

Grocery bag hook............... 300

Seatback table ................... 302

Floor mat............................ 303

Luggage compartment

feature.............................. 304

Compass............................ 311

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 316

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 319

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 322

General maintenance......... 324

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 327

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 328

Hood................................... 332

Positioning a floor jack........ 334

Engine compartment .......... 337

Tires.................................... 351

Tire inflation pressure......... 360

Wheels................................ 364

Air conditioning filter........... 366

Key battery ......................... 368

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 371

Light bulbs.......................... 380

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 390

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 391

If you think something is

wrong................................ 397

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 398

Event data recorder ............ 399

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 401

If you have a flat tire............ 411

If the engine will not start.... 425

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 426

If you lose your keys........... 427

If the battery is

discharged........................ 428

If your vehicle overheats..... 433

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 436

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency........................ 438

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 442

Fuel information.................. 457

Tire information .................. 460

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 472

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 474

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 476

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 477

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 479

Abbreviation list......................... 488

Alphabetical index..................... 489

What to do if... ........................... 498

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights (low beam)

P. 135

Pictorial index

Exterior

Front fog lights 

P. 137

Hood

P. 332

Windshield wipers

P. 138

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 55

Front turn signal/parking and front

side marker lights

P. 126, 135

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights

P. 135, 136

Moon roof 

P. 59

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 351

P. 411

P. 454

P. 460

Back door

P. 34

Doors

P. 29

Fuel filler door

P. 62

Rear turn signal lights

P. 126

Rear window defogger

P. 179

: If equipped

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 135

Rear window wiper 

P. 140

License plate lights

P. 135

8

Glove box

P. 287

Front seats

P. 38

SRS side airbags

P. 71

Power window

switches



P. 57

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 71

SRS driver airbag

P. 71

Console box

P. 287

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mat

P. 303

Head restraints

P. 44

Bottle holders

P. 290

Bottle holders

P. 290

Grocery bag hook

P. 300

Seat belts

P. 46

Cup holders

P. 288

9

A

Vanity mirrors

P. 294

Moon roof switches

P. 59

Sun visors

P. 293

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 71

Compass 

P. 311

Auxiliary box

P. 291

: If equipped

Vehicles with moon roof

Interior lights

P. 283

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 53

Personal/interior lights

P. 284

10

Interior lights

P. 283

Vanity mirrors

P. 294

Sun visors

P. 293

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 71

Personal lights

P. 285

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 53

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Vehicles without moon roof

11

B

Window lock switch 

P. 57

Power window switches 

P. 57

Door lock switch 

P. 29

Inside door lock button

P. 30

: If equipped

12

C

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 225

P. 206, 213, 225

Cup holders

P. 288

Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet 

P. 298

Parking brake lever

P. 127

Power outlet 

Cigarette lighter



P. 298

P. 297

: If equipped

13

Gauges and meters

P. 129

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

P. 52

Pictorial index

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 135

P. 126

P. 137

Instrument panel

Audio system

P. 180

Windshield wiper and washer

switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch



P. 138

P. 140

Security indicator

P. 66

Tire pressure warning reset switch 

P. 351

Fuel filler door opener

P. 62

: If equipped

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 390

Horn

P. 128

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 55

14

A

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch

/rear window defogger switch 

P. 179

Air conditioning system

P. 172

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

15

B

Cruise control switch 

P. 141

Talk switch 

P. 253

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 115

Audio remote control

switches

P. 227

: If equipped

Telephone switches 

P. 253

16

C

Clock

P. 295

Shift lever

P. 119, 124

Shift lock override

button



P. 426

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

17

D

VSC/TRAC off switch

P. 145

Auxiliary box

P. 291

: If equipped

Hood lock release

lever

P. 332

18

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including

options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ

from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota

vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these

parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible

for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may

cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.

Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,

safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In

addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may

affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-

tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake

system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to

check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-

tions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain

explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt

pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be

sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner

removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota

dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-

trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-

ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-

cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and

reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in

death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other

drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-

tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or

reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,

your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to

have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with

the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

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