heating TOYOTA MATRIX 2010 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

109 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the but-
ton.
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128 2-2. Instrument cluster
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)

145 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The sys-
tem should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■Stopping distance when ABS is operating on the wet or slick roads
ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

161 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging
performance, do not use “D” (automatic transmission) or the 5th
gear (manual transmission).
●Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(P. 391)
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
●When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position (automatic transmis-
sion) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed,
start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission,
be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into the R position.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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392 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 403)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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438 Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior .................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 147
Cargo hooks ............................. 261
CD changer ............................... 184
CD player .................................. 184
Chains ....................................... 151
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......91
Convertible seats,
definition ...............................87
Convertible seats,
installation .............................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............82
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........91
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .................................92
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................94
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ....................................98Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 77
Battery precautions ....... 305, 389
Child restraint system ............. 87
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 47
Installing child restraints.......... 91
Moon roof precautions ............ 60
Power window lock switch ...... 56
Power window precautions ..... 57
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 326
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 49
Seat belt precautions .............. 48
Child-protectors ......................... 30
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 252
Compass................................... 268
Condenser ................................ 301
Console box ............................. 243
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 391
Cruise control .......................... 139
Cup holder ................................ 245
Curtain shield airbags ............... 70
Customizable features ............ 427C

439 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 133
Defogger
Rear window......................... 174
Side mirror ............................ 174
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .................. 163,164
Display
Trip meter ............................. 126
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Doors
Door glasses .......................... 56
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Side mirrors ............................ 54
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 362
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 104
Correct posture....................... 68
Procedures ........................... 102
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering........... 142
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 348
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 359
If the engine will not start...... 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 384
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 386
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 359If you have a flat tire .............369
If you lose your keys .............385
If you think something is
wrong ..................................355
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................394
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................349
If your vehicle overheats .......391
Engine
Compartment ........................294
Engine switch ........................112
Hood......................................289
How to start the
engine .................................112
Identification number .............397
If the engine will not start ......383
Ignition switch........................112
Overheating...........................391
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................403
Checking ...............................300
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................126
Engine immobilizer system.......65
Engine oil
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................298
EPS ............................................142
Event data recorder .................357D
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442 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 126
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 296
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................61
Hood...................................... 289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............54
Outside temperature
display .................................... 126
Overheating, Engine ................391
Parking brake ........................... 124
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 337
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 411
Personal lights
Switch............................ 240, 241
Wattage ................................. 411
Power outlet ............................. 255
Power windows ..........................56Radiator .................................... 301
Radio ......................................... 178
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 41
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 337
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage................................. 411
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 123
Wattage................................. 411
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 268
Rear window defogger ............ 174
Rear window wiper .................. 138
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 328
Key battery ............................ 325
Light bulbs............................. 337
Tires ...................................... 369
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 432N
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