Toyota 2011 Matrix User manual

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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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.
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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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through means “Do not”, “Do not
do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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B
Window lock switch ∗
P. 57
Power window switches ∗
P. 57
Door lock switch ∗
P. 29
Inside door lock button
P. 30
∗: If equipped

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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

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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

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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

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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

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C
Clock
P. 295
Shift lever
P. 119, 124
Shift lock override
button ∗
P. 426
Instrument panel
Pictorial index

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D
VSC/TRAC off switch
P. 145
Auxiliary box
P. 291
∗: If equipped
Hood lock release
lever
P. 332

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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 and closing the
windows
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 lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 135
Fog light switch................... 137
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 138
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 140
1Before driving
2When driving