Toyota 2009 Matrix User manual

MN 00505-QRG09-MAT
Printed in the USA 12/07
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331
2009
Quick Reference Guide

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located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
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re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted ag
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is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to in
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restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Seat belts
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and remove
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tir
e
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack p
procedures.
Spare tire
Jack
(1) (2)
Wheel nut wrench

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Auto lock functions28
Automatic Transmission 8
Auxiliary storage 17
Bottle holders 19
Clock 10
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 18
Door-Back 13
Door locks-Power 13
Light control-Instrument panel 16
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlet-12V DC 19
Power outlet-115V AC 19
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 9
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Seat belts 21
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
2009 Corolla Matrix Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1,2
Voice command button1
Telephone controls1
Engine switch
Cruise control1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch1
Auxiliary storage
Power outside rearview mirror control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
Steering wheel controls

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Audio system2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors1/Rear window defogger button
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
1If equipped
2Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Engine coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1
Cruise control indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
SRS Airbag warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Fog light indicator
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
Active torque control 4WD system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
“VSC OFF” indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Electric power steering warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull Tu r n
Store

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4 cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
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2
L
Standard type Multi-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S” “D”
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
setting the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Fold down
Pull
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button Lock release button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Lock release lever Angle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, then
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically
upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will
automatically change depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Tu r n

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash
and wipe
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Adjust interval*
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment Rotate up to
decrease interval, down to increase interval (if equipped).

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door-Back
Lock
Unlock
Open
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open Tilt
Close Close
Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
Eject CD
Push to
turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scan Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
View CD
text
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio
category
type
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance
Load CD(s)
Type 2 other functions
Type 1 functions

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
“”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to
turn the audio system “OFF.”
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AUX audio jack
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Volume control
By inserting a mini plug into
the AUX audio jack, you can
listen to music from a portable
audio device through the
vehicle’s speaker system.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate.
It is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in
this mode.
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
Pull
Push

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroof
Vehicles with moonroof
Steering wheel telephone switches
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Volume control
Cup holders
Front Rear