Toyota Corolla guide User manual

MN 00452-PRG06-MAT
Printed in USA 07/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331
www.toyotaownersonline.com
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Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’smain
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
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.
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 Pocket 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
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
2006
Corolla Matrix
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 14
Audio 13
Auto lock functions19
Automatic transmission 8
Clock 9
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 12
Door locks 12
Light control-Interior/Instrument panel 11
Lights & turn signals 10
Manual transmission 8
Moonroof 12
Parking brake 15
Power outlets 14
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 8
Tilt steering wheel 15
Window-Glass hatch 11
Windows-Power 12
Wiper & washer lever-Front/Rear 11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 17
Seat belts 16
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 16
Spare tire & tools 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
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12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter1
Ignition
Cruise control1
Tilt steering lock release
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)
Toyota security system1/Engine immobilizer
indicator light
Tire Pressure Warning reset1
Glass hatch opener switch1
1If equipped
2
OVERVIEW
Power rear view mirror control1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
Air conditioning1/Heater controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light/Front
passenger occupant classification indicator light1
Audio
115V AC Power outlet1/Auxiliary box
Instrument panel
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Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Overdrive “OFF” indicator
Slip indicator/Traction control system “OFF”
indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning
Engine coolant temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’sManual.
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1
Driver’s seat belt reminder1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder1
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’sManual.
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Turn
Store
Pull up
Driver seat
NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Engine maintenance
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield and rear window 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.”
(1ZZ-FE engine)
XRS models only (2ZZ-GE engine)
Hood release
Pull
Pull up
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Glass hatch opener
Alarm operation
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened
within thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock
for safety
Push and hold Push
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Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release button
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
P
R
N
D
2
L
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Second gear
First gear
Overdrive switch
Overdrive switch
To turn “ON” or “OFF” Depress the overdrive
switch to choose either three-speed (“OFF”) or four-
speed (“ON”) operation. During normal driving
conditions, always drive with overdrive “ON;” this
allows the transmission to shift automatically into
four-speed operation at higher speeds, improving
fuel economy. If the indicator light on the
instrument cluster is illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
For safety, the engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is FULLY depressed. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Manual transmission (if equipped)
1The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking going downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Front Rear
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the ignition key is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position and driver’s door is
opened.
-Deactivate, auto lock function cancelled
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
(1) Unlock (2) Lower
(3) Fold
down
Clock (if equipped)
H-Hour set
M-Minutes set
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Wiper & washer lever-Front/Rear
Front operation
Rear operation
Adjust interval Single wipe
Pull to wash and wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
High beams
Parking lights
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beams
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Front fog lights
Turn
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
Window-Glass hatch
Toopen with key Turn the key FULLYclockwise.
To open with opener switch* Push and hold the
switch when the vehicle is stopped.
*If equipped
Back door lock
position
Full intensity position
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Door locks
12
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Driver side Passenger window
lock switch
Window operation
Automatic down operation (Driver side only) Push
the switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window mid-way, lightly pull up on the switch.
Cup holders
Front Rear
Up
Down
Up
Down
Open
Close Close
Tilt
Lock
Unlock
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push
again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
-Toload multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates to insert next disc.
“SCAN” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press
a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push
desired preset button (1-6) to select.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM only) (Type 2 only)
-Push TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current program
genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new
genre.
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre
program.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
Audio
RADIO
Type 2 other functions
>
>
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Mode
Station
/CD
track
scan
Preset buttons - button functions in
other modes indicated above number
Load CD(s)
Eject CD
View
genre
with RDS
system
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control (if equipped)
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System
ON/OFF
Resume/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Power outlets
Shifter area (12V) Center console box (12V)
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Shifter area (115V)
Key must be in the “ON” position.
Main switch
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Tilt steering wheel
Lock release
lever
Air conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Rear defogger
Air flow vent1
Fan speed
Temperature
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
1In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator light “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Angle
Parking brake
Pull
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(2) Push
(3) Lower
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Seat belts
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on hips
as possible
Squeeze lock release
to lower
Take up slack
Too high
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be re-initialized by pushing
and holding the “ ” button if indicator light blinks
once every 3 seconds, and/or after replacing or
rotating tires or wheels.
Tire Pressure Warning System (if equipped)
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