light TOYOTA MATRIX 2010 E140 / 2.G Repair Manual

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CAUTION
■When VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care
when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do
not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are fit-
ted on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
■Active torque control 4WD system
●The AWD system of this vehicle is intended to ensure driving stability on
normal roads. It is not designed for use in demanding situations such as
rally driving.
●Take care when driving on slippery road surfaces.

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When driving
■Before towing
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 317)
●Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights must work in order to be legal.
●Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
●Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any
new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear-
ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner's Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
●Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
■Hitches
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
●Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
●Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
●Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent
entry of any substances into the vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
●Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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When driving
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing.
●Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
●Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
●Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
■Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

Interior features3
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3-3. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features .......................... 206
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 209
Making a phone call ......... 218
Setting a cellular phone ... 222
Security and system
setup .............................. 227
Using the phone book ...... 231
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 238
• Interior light ..................... 239
• Personal/interior lights .... 240
• Personal lights ................ 2413-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 242
• Glove box........................ 243
• Console box .................... 243
• Cup holders .................... 245
• Bottle holders .................. 247
• Auxiliary boxes................ 248
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 250
Vanity mirrors ................... 251
Clock ................................ 252
Ashtrays ........................... 253
Cigarette lighter................ 254
Power outlet ..................... 255
Grocery bag hook ............ 257
Seatback table ................. 259
Floor mat .......................... 260
Luggage compartment
feature............................ 261
Compass .......................... 268

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a
time.

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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights or personal lights (P. 240, 241)
Interior lights (P. 239)

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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. 427)
Interior light

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Personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof)
■Interior lights
“DOOR” position
Off
On
■Personal lights
On/off
Personal/interior lights

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Interior features
Personal lights (vehicles without moon roof)
On/off
Personal lights