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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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.