engine TOYOTA MATRIX 2010 E140 / 2.G Owner's Guide

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When driving
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a
higher shift range.
■Downshifting restrictions (standard type)
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
mph (km/h)
Shift rangeFunction
5A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1 Setting the gear at 1.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
32 64 (104)
2L 32 (52)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
32 57 (92)
2L 27 (44)

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■Downshifting restrictions (multi-mode type)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Standard type
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 3. (P. 139)
Multi-mode type
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 4 range of S, or
from 5 to 4 range of S. (P. 139)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 384
■If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S (multi-mode type)
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)

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■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (without double wishbone rear suspen-
sion)
mph (km/h)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (with double wishbone rear suspension)
mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
mph (km/h)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (50)
2 53 (86)
3 82 (132)
4 112 (181)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (50)
2 54 (87)
3 83 (134)
4 113 (183)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 34 (55)
2 56 (91)
3 82 (132)
4 121 (195)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Outside temperature display
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40F (-40C) to
122F (50C).
Odometer/trip meter/instrument panel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being
displayed.
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light, turn the button.
(P. 128)

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When driving
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights (if
equipped)
P. 1 1 6
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 362

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will be
reduced slightly unless the con-
trol button is turned fully clock-
wise.
■Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 391)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 123)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 132)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 133)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 132)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 143)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 135)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator (P. 65)“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 82)
(if equipped)
“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 144)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 139)
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*
*

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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or the SRS airbag warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 359)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(Canada)
(if equipped)
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133 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released.
The brightness of headlights will automatically change depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. The other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights automatically turn on or off.
■Daytime running light system sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the daytime running light sys-
tem to malfunction.