mirror TOYOTA MATRIX 2009 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 24Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing
and
locking the

doors ............. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 26
Doors.................................... 29
Back door ............................. 33
1-3.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)

................. 35
Front seats ........................... 35
Rear seats ............................ 38
Head restraints ..................... 40
Seat belts ............................. 41
Steering wheel ..................... 46
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 47
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
window

s ............................ 51
Power windows .................... 51
Moon roof ............................. 53
1-5. Refueling ............................. 56 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 56
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 60 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 60
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 62 1-7. Safety information .............. 63
Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic transmission ...... 110
Manual transmission........... 115
Turn signal lever ................. 117
Parking brake ..................... 118
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 119 Gauges and meters ............ 119
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers

.............................. 125
Headlight switch ................. 125
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 131
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 132
Cruise control ..................... 132
Driving assist systems ........ 135
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-5. Driving information ........... 140
Cargo and luggage ............. 140
Vehicle load limits ............... 143
Winter driving tips ............... 144
Trailer towing ...................... 148
Dinghy towing
(automatic
transmission) .................... 156
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ...... 157
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 162
Air conditioning system ....... 162
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 168
3-2. Using the audio system.... 169
Audio system types ............. 169
Using the radio .................... 172
Using the CD player ............ 178
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 185
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 193
Using the AUX adapter ....... 196
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 197
3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 200Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................ 200
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 203
Making a phone call ........... 212
Setting a cellular phone ...... 216
Security and system
setup ................................ 221
Using the phone book ........ 225
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 232
Interior lights list ................. 232
• Interior light ...................... 233
• Personal/interior lights...... 234
• Personal lights.................. 235
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 236
List of storage features ....... 236
• Glove box ......................... 237
• Console box ..................... 237
• Cup holders ...................... 239
• Bottle holders ................... 241
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 242
3-6. Other interior features ..... 244
Sun visors........................... 244
Vanity mirrors ..................... 245
Clock .................................. 246
Ashtrays ............................. 247
Cigarette lighter .................. 248
Power outlet ....................... 249
Grocery bag hook ............... 251
Seatback table.................... 253
Floor mat ............................ 254
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 255
3Interior features

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Headlights (low beam) P. 125
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights ∗ P. 128
Hood P. 283
Windshield wipers P. 129
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 49
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 117, 125
Headlights (high beam) P. 126Moon roof ∗ P. 53

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Vanity mirrors P. 245
Moon roof switches P. 53
Sun visors P. 244
SRS curtain shield airbags ∗ P. 65
Compass ∗ P. 262
Auxiliary box P. 242
∗: If equipped
Vehicles with moon roof
Interior lights P. 233
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 47
Personal/interior lights P. 234

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Interior lights P. 233
Vanity mirrors P. 245
Sun visors P. 244
SRS curtain shield airbags ∗ P. 65
Personal lights P. 235
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 47
Pictorial indexInterior
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Vehicles without moon roof

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Gauges and meters P. 119
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 46
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
P. 125
P. 117
P. 128
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *1
P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer
switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
∗
P. 129
P. 131
Security indicator
P. 60Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 49
Tire pressure warning reset switch ∗ P. 303
Fuel filler door opener
P. 56
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Emergency
flasher switch

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch ∗ P. 168
Air conditioning system P. 162
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 24
Keys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ........... 26
Wireless remote control ..... 26
Doors ................................. 29
Back door ........................... 33
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 35
Front seats ......................... 35
Rear seats.......................... 38
Head restraints................... 40
Seat belts ........................... 41
Steering wheel ................... 46
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors ... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 51
Power windows .................. 51
Moon roof ........................... 531-5. Refueling........................... 56
Opening the fuel
tank cap ........................... 56
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 60
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 60
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) ....................... 62
1-7. Safety information ........... 63
Correct driving posture....... 63
SRS airbags ....................... 65
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........ 77
Child restraint systems....... 82
Installing child restraints..... 86

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Folding down the front passenger's seat (vehicles with seatback table)
Move the seat rearward.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
STEP1