air condition TOYOTA MATRIX 2011 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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control

...................... 141
Driving assist systems ........ 145
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 150
Vehicle load limits ............... 153
Winter driving tips ............... 154
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 158
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 159
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 167
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 168
3-1.
Using the air conditioning
system a

nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 172
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 179
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 180
Using the radio .................... 183
Using the CD player ............ 190
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 197
Operating an iPod ............... 206 Operating a USB
memory ............................ 213
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 221
Using the AUX port............. 225
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 227
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio s

ystem
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 230
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 233
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 239
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 241
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 246
3-4. Using the ha
nds-free
phone system
(

for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 247
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 252
Making a phone call ........... 262
Setting a cellular phone ...... 266
Security and system setup ................................ 271
Using the phone book ........ 275
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 282
• Interior light ...................... 283
• Personal/interior lights...... 284
• Personal lights ................. 285
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 286
• Glove box ......................... 287
• Console box ..................... 287
• Cup holders ...................... 288
• Bottle holders ................... 290
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 291
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 293
Vanity mirrors ..................... 294
Clock .................................. 295
Ashtrays ............................. 296
Cigarette lighter .................. 297
Power outlet ....................... 298
Grocery bag hook............... 300
Seatback table ................... 302
Floor mat ............................ 303
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 304
Compass ............................ 3114-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 316
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 319
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 322
General maintenance ......... 324
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 327
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 328
Hood ................................... 332
Positioning a floor jack........ 334
Engine compartment .......... 337
Tires.................................... 351
Tire inflation pressure ......... 360
Wheels................................ 364
Air conditioning filter ........... 366
Key battery ......................... 368
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 371
Light bulbs .......................... 380
4Maintenance and care

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch  P. 179
Air conditioning system P. 172
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

27 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 368)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 472)

74 1-7. Safety information
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
●The windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 8 3 )

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Before driving
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags)
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event
of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h]).
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. (P. 83)
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS front airbags
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or vehicle falling

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

84 1-7. Safety information
Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.