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

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1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 26

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 28

Doors.................................... 31

Back door............................. 36

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 40

Rear seats............................ 44

Head restraints..................... 46

Seat belts............................. 48

Steering wheel ..................... 54

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 55

Outside rear view mirrors..... 57

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 59

Moon roof............................. 61

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 64

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 68

Theft prevention labels......... 70

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 71

SRS airbags ......................... 73

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 85

Child restraint systems ......... 90

Installing child restraints ....... 94

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 106

Engine (ignition) switch....... 118

Automatic transmission ...... 122

Manual transmission........... 127

Turn signal lever................. 129

Parking brake ..................... 130

Horn.................................... 131

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 132

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 135

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 138

Fog light switch................... 141

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 143

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 146

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 148

Driving assist systems ........ 152

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 157

Vehicle load limits............... 161

Winter driving tips ............... 162

Trailer towing

(1.8 L 4-cylinder

[2ZR-FE] engine).............. 166

Trailer towing

(2.4 L 4-cylinder

[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 167

Dinghy towing

(automatic transmission)... 181

Dinghy towing

(manual transmission) ...... 182

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system ...... 186

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers............... 193

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 194

Using the radio................... 203

Using the CD player........... 207

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 215

Operating an iPod .............. 225

Operating a USB

memory............................ 234

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 242

Using the AUX port............. 246

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 248

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio/phone..... 251

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio/phone ..................... 254

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player.... 259

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

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

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Bluetooth” menu)........... 267

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Phone” menu)................ 273

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 279

• Interior light ...................... 280

• Personal/interior lights...... 281

• Personal lights ................. 282

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 283

• Glove box......................... 284

• Console box..................... 284

• Cup holders...................... 285

• Bottle holders................... 287

• Auxiliary boxes................. 288

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 290

Vanity mirrors..................... 291

Clock.................................. 292

Ashtrays............................. 293

Cigarette lighter.................. 294

Power outlet ....................... 295

Grocery bag hook............... 297

Seatback table ................... 299

Assist grips......................... 300

Floor mat............................ 301

Luggage compartment

feature.............................. 302

Compass............................ 309

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 314

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 317

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 320

General maintenance......... 322

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 325

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 326

Hood................................... 330

Positioning a floor jack........ 332

Engine compartment .......... 335

Tires.................................... 349

Tire inflation pressure......... 358

Wheels................................ 362

Air conditioning filter........... 365

Key battery ......................... 367

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 369

Light bulbs.......................... 378

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 388

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 389

If you think something is

wrong................................ 395

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 396

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 397

If you have a flat tire............ 408

If the engine will not start.... 422

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 423

If you lose your keys........... 424

If the battery is

discharged........................ 425

If your vehicle overheats..... 430

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 433

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency........................ 435

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 438

Fuel information.................. 454

Tire information .................. 457

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 469

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 471

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 474

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 475

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

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

Abbreviation list........................ 486

Alphabetical index.................... 488

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

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights (low beam)

P. 138

Pictorial index

Exterior

Front fog lights 

P. 141

Hood

P. 330

Windshield wipers

P. 143

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 57

Front turn signal/parking and front

side marker lights

P. 129, 138

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights

P. 138, 140

Moon roof 

P. 61

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 349

P. 408

P. 451

P. 457

Back door

P. 36

Doors

P. 31

Fuel filler door

P. 64

Rear turn signal lights

P. 129

Rear window defogger

P. 193

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 138

Rear window wiper 

P. 146

License plate lights

P. 138

: If equipped

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Glove box

P. 284

Front seats

P. 40

Power window

switches



P. 59

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 73

SRS driver airbag

P. 73

Console box

P. 284

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mats

P. 301

Head restraints

P. 46

Bottle holders

P. 287

Bottle holders

P. 287

Grocery bag hook

P. 297

Seat belts

P. 48

Cup holders

P. 285

SRS side airbags

P. 73

9

A

Vanity mirrors

P. 291

Compass 

P. 309

Vehicles with moon roof

Interior lights

P. 280

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 55

Personal/interior lights

P. 281

Assist grips

P. 300

Sun visors

P. 290

Auxiliary box

P. 288

Moon roof switches

P. 61

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 73

Microphone , *

1

P. 255

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Interior lights

P. 280

Vanity mirrors

P. 291

Sun visors

P. 290

Personal lights

P. 282

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Vehicles without moon roof

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 55

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 73

Assist grips

P. 300

Microphone , *

1

P. 255

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: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

B

Window lock switch 

P. 59

Power window switches 

P. 59

Door lock switch 

P. 31

Inside door lock button

P. 32

12

C

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 246

P. 225, 234, 246

Cup holders

P. 285

Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet 

P. 295

Parking brake lever

P. 130

Power outlet 

Cigarette lighter



P. 295

P. 294

13

Gauges and meters

P. 132

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

P. 54

Pictorial index

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 138

P. 129

P. 141

Instrument panel

Audio system

P. 194

Windshield wiper and washer

switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch



P. 143

P. 146

Security indicator

P. 68

Tire pressure warning reset switch 

P. 349

Fuel filler door opener

P. 64

: If equipped

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 388

Horn

P. 131

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 57

14

A

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch

/rear window defogger switch 

P. 193

Air conditioning system

P. 186

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

15

B

Cruise control switch 

P. 148

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 118

Audio remote control

switches

P. 248

: If equipped

16

C

Clock

P. 292

Shift lever

P. 122, 127

Shift lock override

button



P. 423

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

17

D

VSC off switch

P. 152

Auxiliary box

P. 288

Hood lock release

lever

P. 330

: If equipped

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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.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record

certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-

versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,

such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed

to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-

ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine

the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired

during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access

to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,

other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can

read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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