seats TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Owner's Guide

276 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes• Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts• Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

414 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Care
Exterior .................................. 268
Interior ................................... 270
Seat belts .............................. 271
Cargo capacity ......................... 140
Cargo hooks ............................. 255
CD changer ............................... 178
CD player .................................. 178
Chains ....................................... 144
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........82
Booster seats, installation .......86
Convertible seats,
definition ...............................82
Convertible seats,
installation .............................86
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............77
Infant seats, definition .............82
Infant seats, installation...........86
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ...........................90
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................87
Installing CRS with top
straps ....................................92Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 72
Battery precautions ....... 300, 383
Child restraint system ............. 82
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 43
Installing child restraints.......... 86
Moon roof precautions ............ 55
Power window lock switch ...... 51
Power window precautions ..... 52
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 321
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 45
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Child-protectors ......................... 30
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 268
Interior ................................... 270
Seat belts .............................. 271
Clock ......................................... 246
Compass................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 296
Console box ............................. 237
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 385
Cruise control .......................... 132
Cup holder ................................ 239
Curtain shield airbags ............... 65
Customizable features ............ 420C

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Floor mat................................... 254
Fluid
Brake ..................................... 297
Washer .................................. 301
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 128
Wattage ................................. 404
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............77
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 355
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 125
Wattage ................................. 404
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 117
Wattage ................................. 404
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 394
Fuel gauge ............................ 119
Fuel pump shut off system .... 349
Gas station information ......... 440
Information ............................ 405
Refueling .................................56
Type ...................................... 394
Fuel door.....................................56
Fuel filler door ............................56
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 349
Fuses......................................... 323Gas station information .......... 440
Gauges...................................... 119
Glove box ................................. 237
Grocery bag hooks .................. 251
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 200
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 40
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 125
Wattage................................. 404
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 168
Hood.......................................... 283
Hooks
Cargo hooks.......................... 255
Grocery bag hooks................ 251FG
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Odometer .................................. 119
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 290
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................56
Hood...................................... 283
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............49
Outside temperature
display .................................... 119
Overheating, Engine ................385
Parking brake ........................... 118
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 332
Switch.................................... 125
Wattage ................................. 404
Personal lights
Switch............................ 234, 235
Wattage ................................. 404
Power outlet ............................. 249
Power windows ..........................51Radiator .................................... 296
Radio ......................................... 172
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 332
Switch ................................... 125
Wattage................................. 404
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 38
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 117
Wattage................................. 404
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 262
Rear window defogger ............ 168
Rear window wiper .................. 131
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 323
Key battery ............................ 320
Light bulbs............................. 332
Tires ...................................... 362
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 424O
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Seatback table ......................... 253
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 86
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 271
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 43
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 43
Reminder light ...................... 355
Seat belt extenders ................ 44
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 42
Seating capacity ...................... 143
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 35
Adjustment precautions .......... 37
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 86
Cleaning ............................... 270
Head restraint ......................... 40
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 63
Rear seat folding down........... 38
Seatback table...................... 253
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 110
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 377
Manual transmission ............ 115
Shift lock system..................... 377
Side airbags ............................... 65Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................49
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................312
Spare tire...............................362
Spark plug ................................396
Specifications...........................390
Speedometer ............................119
Steering
Column lock release..............108
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................46
Audio switches ......................197
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Wattage .................................404
Storage feature.........................236
Storage precautions ................140
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................388
Sun visors.................................244
Sunshade
Roof.........................................54
Switch
Engine switch ........................106
Fog light switch .....................128
Ignition switch........................106
Light switches........................125
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............51
Window lock switch .................51
Wiper and washer switch ......129S