TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the ground.
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 118)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
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When driving
NOTICE
■
Dinghy towing direction
■ To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 186
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 193
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 194
Using the radio ................. 197
Using the CD player ......... 204
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 211
Operating an iPod ............ 220
Operating a USB memory .......................... 227
Optimal use of the audio system.................. 235
Using the AUX port .......... 239
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 241 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetoo

th
® audio
system ........................... 244
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 247
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 253
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 255
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 260
Interior features3

Interior features3
185
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 261
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 266
Making a phone call ......... 276
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 280
Security and system setup .............................. 285
Using the phone book ...... 289
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 296
• Interior light ..................... 297
• Personal/interior lights ............................... 298
• Personal lights ................ 299 3-6. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 300
• Glove box........................ 301
• Console box .................... 301
• Cup holders .................... 302
• Bottle holders .................. 304
• Auxiliary boxes................ 305
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 307
Vanity mirrors ................... 308
Clock ................................ 309
Ashtrays ........................... 310
Cigarette lighter................ 311
Power outlet ..................... 312
Grocery bag hook ............ 314
Seatback table ................. 316
Floor mat .......................... 317
Luggage compartment feature............................ 318
Compass .......................... 325

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Heater
Air conditioning system
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air intake mode switch Temperature control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air intake mode switch Temperature control dial

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-
ature.
■ Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
■ Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
Air flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
: Some models

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
■Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Adjusting the position Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing Open the vent
Close the vent