Toyota 2009 Matrix User 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.

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1-1. Key information
Keys
nKey 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. 378)
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
nTo prevent key damage
lDo not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
lDo not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
lDo not disassemble the key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
nOperation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nDoor 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.
nPanic 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.

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Before driving
nKey battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 320)
nSecurity feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
nConditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
lNear a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
lWhen carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
lWhen multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
lWhen the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
lWhen a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
lWhen the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
lWhen the wireless key battery is depleted
lIf window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
nCustomization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed. (Customizable features →P.
420)

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nCertification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote
control, key or door lock switch.
nWireless remote control (if equipped)
→P. 26
nKey
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Vehicles with power door lock
system: Turning the key locks
and unlocks all doors. In the
driver’s door lock, turning the
key once unlocks the driver’s
door. Turning the key again
within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
nDoor lock switch (if equipped)
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
nInside lock button
Unlocks the door
Locks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems (vehicles with power door lock system)
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
The shift position linked door locking function works when all doors
are closed.
Function Operation
Shift position linked
door locking function*Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking func-
tion*Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

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Before driving
nSetting and canceling the functions
To switch between set and canceled, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch ( or ) for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set or can-
celed are shown as follows.
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Function Shift lever
position Switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function* P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function*
Driver's door linked door unlock-
ing function N

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nWhen all the doors are locked with the wireless remote control or key
The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the wire-
less remote control or key.
nThe doors cannot be locked when
The key is in the engine switch and either of the front door is open.
nCustomization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features →P. 420)
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
lAlways use a seat belt.
lAlways lock the doors.
lEnsure that all doors are properly closed.
lDo not pull the inside handle of either of the front doors while driving.
lSet the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Back door
nBack door handle
The back door can be locked and unlocked using the wireless
remote control or key.
nWireless remote control (if equipped)
→P. 26
nKey
Locks the back door
Unlocks the back door
Opens the back door
Use the back door handle when closing.

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CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the back door components
Do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on the damper.

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Folding down the front passenger's seat (vehicles with seatback table)
Move the seat rearward.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
STEP 1

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Lower the head restraint and fix
the seatback at the most upright
lock position.
Pull up either seatback lock
release knob beside the seat-
back and fold the seatback
down.
Active head restraints (vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags)
When a front seatback receives
a strong impact, the head
restraint moves slightly forward
to help reduce the risk of whip-
lash on the seat occupant.
STEP 2
STEP 3
nActive head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. This does not indicate a problem.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lBe careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
lAfter adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
nAfter returning the seatback to the upright position (vehicles with seat-
back table)
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from
operating properly.
nCaution while driving (vehicles with seatback table)
Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the rear outside seat belt
buckles and move the rear
center seat belt buckle as
shown.
Lower the head restraints to
the lowest position.
Fold the seatback down while
pulling the seatback lock
release knob.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nAfter returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
lCheck that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
nCaution while driving
Do not sit on the folded seatback.
lMake sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
rocking it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make
sure that the red marking is not visi-
ble.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Head restraints
nAdjusting the height of the head restraints
nAdjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
nHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
lUse the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
lAdjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
lAfter adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
lDo not drive with the head restraints removed.
Vertical adjustment
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Removal
Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release but-
ton.
Lock
release
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
nCorrect use of the seat belts
lExtend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
lPosition the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
lAdjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
lDo not twist the seat belt.
nFastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision.
The pretensioner may not acti-
vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
nAdjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Down
Up
Move the height adjuster up
and down as needed.
nEmergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
nAutomatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. (→P. 86)