engine TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Workshop Manual

167 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■For quick cooling (vehicles with air conditioning system)
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■For quick clearing of the windshield and side windows (vehicles with
air conditioning system)
Press to turn the air conditioning on.
■Using the recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) (vehicles with air
conditioning system)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
On/off

171 3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

233 3-4. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior light
“DOOR” position
Off
On
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles with moon roof
When the light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights and per-
sonal/interior lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch
position, whether the doors are locked/unlocked (with power door lock sys-
tem) and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles without moon roof
When the light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights automati-
cally turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked (with power door lock system) and whether the doors
are open/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior lights and personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof)
remain on when the door is not fully closed and the light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 420)
Interior light

246
3-6. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest
hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00

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3-6. Other interior features
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Push the cigarette lighter
down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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3-6. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Power outlet (if equipped)
■The power outlet can be used when
12 V
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
115 V
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The power outlet can be used for a following component.
12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
115 V: Accessories that uses less than 100 W.
Type A (12 V)
Type B (115 V)
Main switch
To use the power outlet,
turn on the main switch.
Power outlet socket

250 3-6. Other interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
115 V
Do not use a 115 V appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115 V appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection
circuit will cut the power supply.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (115 V)
The following 115 V appliances may not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

Maintenance and care4
267
4-1. Maintenance and
care ............................... 268
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 268
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 270
4-2. Maintenance ................... 273
Maintenance
requirements .................. 273
General maintenance....... 275
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 2784-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 279
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 279
Hood ................................ 283
Positioning a floor jack ..... 285
Engine compartment ........ 288
Tires ................................. 303
Tire inflation pressure ...... 312
Wheels ............................. 316
Air conditioning filter......... 318
Key battery
(vehicles with wireless
remote control)............... 320
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 323
Light bulbs........................ 332

274 4-2. Maintenance
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date
with the latest service information. They are well informed about the
operations of all systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly
take care of it.
CAUTION
■Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (→P. 298)