Toyota Corolla guide User manual

2008
Quick Reference Guide
MN 00505-QRG08-MAT
Printed in theUSA 5/07
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
!Aword 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
asubstitute 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
abetter 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 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 yellow
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.
2008
Corolla Matrix

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
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 functions18
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 9
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 12
Door locks-Power 10
Light control-Instrument panel 11
Lights & turn signals 10
Moonroof 12
Parking brake 15
Power outlets 14
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 9
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 reset 16
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
Tilt steering lock release
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)
Theft deterrent system*/Engine immobilizer
indicator light
Tire Pressure Warning System reset*
Glass hatch opener switch*
*If equipped
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OVERVIEW
Power rear view mirror control*
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning*/Heater controls
Rear window defogger switch
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Front passenger seat belt reminder light/Front
passenger occupant classification indicator*
Audio system
115V AC Power outlet*/Auxiliary box
Instrument panel

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
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, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Brake system warning1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Turn
Store
Pull up
Driver seat
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. 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.”
Hood release
Pull
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Glass hatch opener
Panic button
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
Pull up latch and
raise hood

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 3-speed (“OFF”) or 4-speed
(“ON”) operation. During normal driving conditions,
always drive with overdrive “ON.” This allows the
transmission to shift automatically into 4-speed
operation at higher speeds, improving fuel economy.
If the indicator light on the instrument cluster is
illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
1The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from “Park.”
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.
Front Rear
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in four 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.
-Deactivated; auto lock function cancelled.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
(1) Unlock (2) Lower
(3) Fold
down
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1110
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 beam
Parking lights
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
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 (if equipped)
Turn
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
Window-Glass hatch
To open with key Turn the key FULLY clockwise.
Toopen with opener switch* Push and hold the
switch when the vehicle is stopped.
* If equipped
Back door lock
position
Full intensity position
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
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Windows-Power (if equipped)
Driver side 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 the switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Cup holders
Front Rear
Up
Down
Up
Down
Open
Close Close
Tilt
Audio
Type 2 additional functions
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Mode
Station
/CD
track
scan
Preset buttons - functions in
other modes indicated above number
Load CD(s)
Eject CD
View
genre
with RDS
system
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push
again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-Toload one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to
insert next disc.
To preset stations 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.
To scan stations Push and hold to scan preset
stations. Push again to hold selection.
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.
RADIO
Traffic information
View
Radio
and CD
text
Push to
adjust
tone
and
balance
Type 1
>
>
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14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System
ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Power outlets
Shifter area (12V) Center console box (12V)
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Shifter area (115V, if equipped)
Key must be in the “ON” position.
Main switch
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle, and
return lever.
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 vent
Fan speed
Temperature
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Angle
Parking brake
Pull
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(2) Push
(3) Lower
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.

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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 or raise
Take up slack
Too high
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Warning System reset (if equipped)
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator illuminates. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system
reset initialization.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
!Aword 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
asubstitute 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
abetter 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 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 yellow
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.
2008
Corolla Matrix