ECU TOYOTA MATRIX 2003 E130 / 1.G Owner's Manual

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The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp will not go off even after the
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, auto-
matic transmission electrical system or
warning light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(OnBoard Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 232
in Section 6. (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
(h) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on with the ignition key
turned to the “ON” position. If the anti
lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
antilock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates con-
ventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
antilock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.

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(g) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into “P” position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(h) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure
to turn the switch on immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the
parking brake to hold the vehicle on
an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold
the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al, as this can cause the transmission
to overheat.
(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the ve-
hicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward or backward as it becomes un-
stuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.

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INFO (Information)
When an RDS radio station transmits a
text message, “INFO” will be displayed. At
this time, push the “INFO” button to view
the text message. If the whole message
does not appear on the display, part of
the message will appear every three sec-
onds until the message is completed. To
scroll through the message at your own
speed, push the “INFO” button consecu-
tively. When the whole message has been
displayed, the message will disappear.
The message display will be canceled if
any button that affects the display is
pushed. To view the message again, push
the “INFO” button again.
The RDS audio system saves a message
until a new message is received.
If the text message is not available when
you push “INFO” button, “NO INFO” will
appear on the display.PROG TYPE (Program Types)
To turn on the PTY mode, push the
“PROG TYPE” button while receiving an
RDS station. The current program type will
appear on the display.
You can select one of the following pro-
grams by turning the tune knob while the
PTY mode is on.
Any Type
News
Inform (Information)
Sports
Ta l k
Rock
Cls Rock (Classic rock)
Adlt Hit (Adult Hits)
Soft Rck
To p 4 0
Country
Oldies
Soft
Nostalga (Nostalgia)
Jazz
classicl (Classical)
R & B
Soft R & B
Language
Rel Musc (Religious Music)
Rel Talk (Religious Talk)
Persnlty (Personality)
Public
College
Weather
Interrupt function
If the radio in on the compact disc mode,
the radio will switch to the FM band with
the previous interrupt volume. The pro-
gram type and “Int” will appear. If the
radio in on the FM mode, the volume will
be adjusted to the previous interrupt vol-
ume. To cancel the interrupt function,
press “PROG TYPE” or the selected mode
button.
If the radio in on the PTY mode, program
types, except Any Type, may be selected
as interrupts. To set a program type as an
interrupt, push and hold “PROG TYPE”
while a program type is displayed until
you hear a beep. The asterisk will appear
when an interrupt is set.

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“PLAYER ERROR”: There is trouble in-
side the system. Eject the disc. Set the
disc again.
If malfunction is not rectified, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Dolby 
B NR∗
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby  B Noise Reduction,
push “
”. “DOLBY NR ON” will appear
on the display. Push the button again to
turn off Dolby  B NR. “DOLBY NR OFF”
will appear on the display.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-
tion, play your tapes with this button on
or off according to the mode used for
recording the tape.
∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the
double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
EQ (Equalizer)
Your audio system can store five different
EQ settings so that you will not need to
readjust it every time you listen to a dif-
ferent program.
To use a preset setting:
Push the “EQ” button repeatedly until the
EQ number you want to use appears on
the display.
To change a preset EQ setting:
1. Use the “TONE” button and the “TUNE/ SELECT” knob to select the desired
equalization. (For details, see “TONE”.)
2. Push and hold the “EQ” button until “SELECT EQ #” appears on the dis-
play.
3. Push the “EQ” button repeatedly or turn the “TUNE/SELECT” knob to select
the desired preset EQ number.
4. Push and hold the “EQ” button until “EQ SAVED” appears on the display
and you hear a beep. This EQ setting
is saved to that number. HR/MIN (Hours/minutes adjustment)
These buttons are used to adjust the
clock time. (For details, see “Clock” on
page 150 in Section 19.)
INFO (Information)
When an RDS radio station transmits a
text message, “INFO” will be displayed. At
this time, push the “INFO” button to view
the text message. If the whole message
does not appear on the display, part of
the message will appear every three sec-
onds until the message is completed. To
scroll through the message at your own
speed, push the “INFO” button consecu-
tively. When the whole message has been
displayed, the message will disappear.
The message display will be canceled if
any button that affects the display is
pushed. To view the message again, push
the “INFO” button again.
The RDS audio system saves a message
until a new message is received.
If the text message is not available when
you push “INFO” button, “NO INFO” will
appear on the display.

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“NO CD”: The compact disc auto changer
is empty. Insert a disc.
If the disc is not playing correctly, for any
other reason, try a known good disc.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
H/M (Hours/minutes adjustment)
These buttons are used to adjust the
clock time. For details, see “Clock” on
page 150 in Section 19.
INFO (Information)
When an RDS radio station transmits a
text message, “INFO” will be displayed. At
this time, push the “INFO” button to view
the text message. If the whole message
does not appear on the display, part of
the message will appear every three sec-
onds until the message is completed. To
scroll through the message at your own
speed, push the “INFO” button consecu-
tively. When the whole message has been
displayed, the message will disappear.
The message display will be canceled if
any button that affects the display is
pushed. To view the message again, push
the “INFO” button again.
The RDS audio system saves a message
until a new message is received. If the text message is not available when
you push “INFO” button, “NO INFO” will
appear on the display.
LOAD
This button is used to load the compact
discs in the compact disc auto changer
which is integrated with the radio. This
compact disc auto changer can store up
to 6 discs.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the load function.
Loading one compact disc only—
To load one compact disc only, quickly
push and release the button. If you hold
the button too long, the mechanism will
change to the mode for loading multiple
compact discs. After pushing the button,
wait for the load/eject status light to turn
green then, insert a compact disc. After
the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot
will close.
If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 8 seconds.
If you push this button when the changer
is full, three beeps will sound.
Loading multiple compact di
scs—
To load multiple compact discs, push and
hold the button until you hear two beeps.
When the load/eject status light turns
green, insert a disc. Wait for the load/
eject status light to turn green before in-
serting the next disc.
If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 8 seconds.
If you push this button when the changer
is full, three beeps will sound.
PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)
Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust the
volume.
P
T YPE (Program Types)
To turn on the PTY mode, push the
“P
T YPE” button while receiving an RDS
station. The current program type will ap-
pear on the display.
You can select one of the following pro-
grams by turning the tune (P
T YPE) knob
while the PTY mode is on.
Any Type
News
Inform (Information)
Sports

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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
Glove boxAuxiliary box (type A)

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Front
Rear
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drinkcans securely.
Rear cup holder—To use the holder, pull
it out.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drinkcans in the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.
Rear cup holder—To reduce the
chance of injury in case of an acci-
dent or sudden stop while driving,
keep the cup holder closed when it
is not in use.
Front passenger’s seatback
Rear right side seatback
Cup holdersSeatback tables

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Rear luggage storage box—
To keep the lid open, attach the hook as
shown above.
NOTICE
Do not close the back door with at-
taching the hook, or the hook may be
damaged.
Keep the hook stored in its original posi-
tion as shown when it is not in use.To secure your luggage, use the tie
down hooks as shown above.
The tire tiedown belts are designed to
secure the flat tire. You can also use the
belts to secure your luggage. (To secure
the flat tire, see “—Stowing flat tire” on
page 209 in Section 4.)
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 178 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.
Tiedown hooks and tire
tiedown belts

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To tighten
To loosenTo hook
To unhook
To use the tire tiedown belts, do as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tie
down hooks retracted and the tire
tiedown belts stored in the luggage
storage box when not in use.
To use the luggage deck rails, you
must install genuine Toyota accessories
or their equivalent for the deck rails.
Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions and
precautions when installing a g
enuine
Toyota accessory or equivalent.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 178 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.
CAUTION
When you secure cargo with the lug-
gage deck rails, be sure follow the
instructions below in order to avoid
the cargo coming loose:
Do not place cargo exceeding 31 kg
(70 lb.) on the luggage deck rails.
To prevent luggage or cargo from
sliding forward during braking,
make sure the deck rail accessories
such as tiedown hooks are secure-
ly attached on the deck rails.
When the rear seats are folded
down, they are not locked into
place and may move. After driving
on rough roads or at high speeds,
cargo attached to the seat back
rails may have moved out of place.
Check the cargo and resecure if
necessary.
Luggage deck rails

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To use the luggage cover:1. Attach the left side hooks of the lug- gage cover to the left side upper
tiedown hooks.
2. Attach the right side hooks of the luggage cover to the right side up-
per tiedown hooks.
3. Pull the belt ends of the right side hooks to secure the luggage cover.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the luggage
cover. Such items may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in
the vehicle during sudden braking or
an accident.
To remove the luggage cover, loosen
the right side belts of the hooks as
shown above. Then remove the hooks
from tiedown hooks.
When you remove the luggage cover, fold
up and store it in the luggage storage
box.
Luggage cover