lights TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owner's Guide

176 2-5. Driving information
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 467)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trai\
ler.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched. Do not drive if the trailer is not level,
and check for improper tongue weight, overloading, worn suspension, or
other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

180 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, 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.
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 directly splice trailer lights
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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3-4. 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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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights or personal lights (P. 298, 299)
Interior lights ( P. 297)

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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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 co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 485)
Interior light

298 3-5. Using the interior lights
Personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof)■ Interior lights
“DOOR” position
Off
On
■ Personal lights
On/off
Personal/interior lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Personal lights (vehicles without moon roof)
On/off
Personal lights

332 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
7 EPS
60 A Electric power steering
8 P/I 50 A EFI MAIN, HORN, IG2
9 H-LP MAIN 50 A H-LP LH LO, H-LP RH LO, H-LP
LH HI, H-LP RH HI
10 EFI NO. 2 10 A Emission control system
11 EFI NO. 1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
12 H-LP RH HI 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
13 H-LP LH HI 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
14 H-LP RH LO 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
15 H-LP LH LO 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
16 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17 TURN-HAZ 10 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers
18 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
19 AM2 NO. 2 7.5 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
20 AM2 30 AStarting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
21 STRG LOCK 20 A No circuit
22 IG2 NO. 2 7.5 A Starting system
23 ECU-B2 10 A PTC heater
24 ECU-B 10 AMain body ECU, gauge and
meters, daytime running light sys-
tem
25 RAD NO. 1 15 A Audio system
FuseAmpereCircuit