TOYOTA MATRIX 2013 E140 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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*  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.
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.
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 buttonLock release button
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Parking brake
(2) Push
SetRelease
(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 leverAngle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down, 
set angle and length, and 
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically upon 
starting engine.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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(1) Pull slightly 
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.Hold wheel, push lever down, 
set angle and length, and 
return lever.
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically upon 
starting engine.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
High beam flasher
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
Low beam
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Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and 
release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate in opposite d\
irection.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window 
remains operable. 
Door-Back
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Push once to open partway; again to 
open completely.
NOTE:  Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed. 
Interval wipe
Single wipe
SlowFast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency*
* Intermittent windshield 
wiper frequency adjustment
 Rotate 
to increase/decrease
 wipe 
frequency.
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Window lock  switch
Automatic operation  (driver  side  only)   Push  the  switch  completely  down  and  
release
 to  fully  open.  To  stop  the  window  partway,  operate  opposite  direction.
Window
 lock  switch   Deactivates  all  passenger  windows.  Driver’s  window  
remains
 operable.  
Door-Back
Lock
Unlock
Open
Moonroof  (if  equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTiltClose
Close
Recommended open  position  to  
minimize
 wind  noise.
Door locks-Power  (if  equipped)
Lock
Unlock
Push once  to  open  partway;  again  to  
open
 completely.
NOTE:   Rear  wiper  and  washer  operate  only  when  back  window  is  fully  closed.  
Interval wipe
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Audio
“            ”
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.
AUX  port  or  USB/AUX  port
Steering wheel  switches
Type 1  functions  
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.
Radio
To preset  stations   Tune  in  the  desired  station  and  hold  down  a  preset  button  
(
 
 )  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.”
Push to  turn  
ON/OFFPush and  turn  
to
 adjust  tone  
&
 balance
Seek
 station/
CD
 track
 select
Eject  CD Preset  buttons  -  functions  in  other  
modes  indicated  above  button
Station/CD 
track
 selectModeView CD  text
Touch
 screen
 display
Turn  to  tune  
radio  stations  
manually  or  
select  tracks  
or  files
Eject
 CD
Push
 to
 turn
 
ON/OFF
Seek
 station/
CD
 track
 select
Push  to  pause  or  
resume
 playing
* Refer  to  the  “ Display  Audio  System  Owner’s  Manual ”  for  instructions  and  more  
information. Push  to  display  
audio  screen
Type
 2  functions*
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“       ”
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.
vv
AUX port or USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
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.
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button 
( 
 ) 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.
 
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.”
Push and turn 
to adjust tone 
& balance
Turn to tune 
radio stations 
manually or 
select tracks 
or files
Push to pause or 
resume playing
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more 
information.
Volume control
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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
-
+
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
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
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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)
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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Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
 The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
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.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System 
Owner’s Manual. ”
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroofVehicles with moonroof
Cup holders
FrontRear
Bottle holders
Front
MicrophoneMicrophone
Audio unit
End call
Start call
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