Toyota 2012 corolla User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800 -331- 4331
00505-QRG12-MAT
Printed in U.S.A. 3 / 12
12 - TCS-05973
MATRIX
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A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your 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 your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Corolla
Matrix.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Corolla Matrix operations. Every Corolla Matrix owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2012
Corolla Matrix
IND
OVE
FEAT
SAF
EME
1Visi
2 Prog
info
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Auto lock/unlock28
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
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 21
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
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.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls*
Voice command button*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
Power outside rearview mirror control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
E
E
A
A
O
P
A
P
T
T
H
*
Steering wheel controls
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Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors*/Rear window defogger button
Power outlet (115V)*
AUX or AUX/USB port
Power outlet (12V) or cigarette lighter
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
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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.
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Odometer/Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Engine coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
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
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
Electric power steering warning1
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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
Low fuel level warning
Fog light indicator
Active torque control 4WD system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Traction control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Cruise control SET indicator
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Keyless entry
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.
Ho
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 Turn to open
Store
E
E
E
W
NOT
En
4cy
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60
ock
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
ed
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4 cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
*The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
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.
“S” (Sequential) mode
3
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”
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 ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Se
Se
S
H
S
Se
Fron
Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
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.
shift
or
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
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, and
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes
Lig
Tur
Hea
Fro
Day
star
dep
Fron
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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
Turn
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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.
Do
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
Mo
Slid
Do
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Pus
ope
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
Increase
Decrease
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ns
Door-Back
Lock
Unlock
Open
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open Tilt
Close Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock
r
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
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Audio
Radio
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button
(from to or one of ) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button
to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold
selection.
CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.SCROLL.”
“
U
“
P
a
AUX
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
Stee
Type 2 functions
Type 1 functions
AUX
By in
audi
USB
By c
port
thro
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
Setting
preset
buttons
Menu Mute/
pause
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ton
old
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®,etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
v
v
AUX port or USB/AUX port
e
Steering wheel switches
Volume control
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
USB port (if equipped)
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the USB
port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.
e
Press DISC-AUX button to select
correct audio source
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Use “ ”or “ ”mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode
(“ ” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Cr
1 The
2 The
Tur
Fun
Au
Inst
Ove
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de
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
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
Pull
Push
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Po
Po
Desig
The
The
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual,for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
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
Bo
Fro
Microphone Microphone
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