TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

Index
501
Abbreviation list ...................... 502
Alphabetical index ................... 504
What to do if... ......................... 514

502
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWR Trailer Weight Rating

503
Abbreviation list
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

504
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 186
ABS ........................................... 152
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 152
Air conditioning filter............... 381
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....76
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................80
Airbag warning light............... 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............76
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................80
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
General airbag precautions .....80
Locations of airbags ................73
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................84
Proper driving posture .......71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................76
Side airbag precautions ..........80
SRS airbags ............................73
Antenna..................................... 200
Anti-lock brake system............ 152
Ashtray...................................... 310
Audio input ............................... 239 Audio system
Antenna................................. 200
Audio input ............................ 239
AUX port ............................... 239
CD player/changer ................ 204
iPod ....................................... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 211
Optimal use ........................... 235
Portable music player ........... 239
Radio..................................... 197
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 241
Type ...................................... 194
USB memory......................... 227
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 122
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 439
S mode.................................. 124
AUX port ................................... 239
Auxiliary boxes ................ 305, 319A

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Alphabetical index
Back door
Back door ............................... 36
Wireless remote control.......... 28
Back-up lights Wattage ................................ 469
Battery Checking .............................. 361
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 244
Bluetooth® phone ................... 261
Bottle holder ............................ 304
Brake
Fluid...................................... 359
Parking brake ....................... 130
Brake assist ............................. 152
Break-in tips ............................ 109 Care
Exterior ..................................330
Interior ...................................333
Seat belts ..............................334
Cargo capacity .........................157
Cargo hooks .............................318
CD changer ...............................204
CD player ..................................204
Chains .......................................161
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........90
Booster seats, installation .......94
Convertible seats, definition ...............................90
Convertible seats, installation .............................94
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
Infant seats, definition .............90
Infant seats, installation...........94
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................................95
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................97
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................................101
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 362, 445
Child restraint syst em..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 384
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................52
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 330
Interior ................................... 333
Seat belts .............................. 334
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass ................................... 325
Condenser ................................ 358
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 446
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 302
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 485 Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 454
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 342
Doors Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 416
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 161D

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Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 413
If the engine will not start...... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 439
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 413
If you have a flat tire ............ 424
If you lose your keys............. 440
If you think something is wrong ................................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats ...... 446 Engine
Compartment ........................351
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................346
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............455
If the engine will not start ......438
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................461
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................459
Checking ...............................353
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

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Floor mat................................... 317
FluidBrake ..................................... 359
Washer .................................. 363
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage ................................. 469
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............85
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 416
Front seats Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 469
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 129
Wattage ................................. 469
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 458
Fuel gauge ............................ 132
Fuel pump shut off system .... 412
Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 470
Refueling .................................64
Type ...................................... 458
Fuel door.....................................64
Fuel filler door ............................64
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 412
Fuses......................................... 385 Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 132
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks .................. 314
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 261
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 404
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 46
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 193
Hood.......................................... 346
Hooks Cargo hooks.......................... 318
Grocery bag hooks................ 314
Horn .......................................... 131FG
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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 341
Identification number
Engine .................................. 455
Vehicle.................................. 455
Ignition switch ......................... 118
Illuminated entry system ........ 297
Indicator lights ........................ 135
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 487
Inside rear view mirror.............. 55
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 296
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 469
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 348
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 424
Jack handle.............................. 424
Keyless entry ............................. 28
Keys
Engine switch ....................... 118
If you lose your keys............. 440
Ignition switch ....................... 118
Key number ............................ 26
Keyless entry .......................... 28
Keys ....................................... 26
Wireless remote control key ... 28 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............394
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................469
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................394
Wattage .................................469
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....404
Fog light switch .....................141
Hazard light switch ................404
Headlights switch ..................138
Interior light switch ................297
Personal light switch .....298, 299
Replacing light bulbs .............394
Turn signal lever....................129
Wattage .................................469
Load capacity ...........................160
Lock steering column ..............120I
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 342
General maintenance ............ 338
Maintenance data.................. 454
Maintenance requirements.... 336
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 127
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 134
Meters ................................... 132
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............55
Side mirror heater ................. 193
Side mirrors .............................57
Vanity mirrors ........................ 308
Moon roof ...................................61
MP3 disc ................................... 211
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 132
Oil Engine oil .............................. 353
Opener Fuel filler door .........................64
Hood...................................... 346
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............57
Outside temperature display .................................... 132
Overheating, Engine ................446 Parking brake ........................... 130
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Personal lights Switch ........................... 298, 299
Wattage................................. 469
Power outlet ............................. 312
Power windows .......................... 59
Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seats Folding down........................... 44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 469
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 325
Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 146
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 394
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 490
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 337M
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