wheel TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Workshop 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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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
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior featuresLanguage settings (type B only)
The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed. Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (LANG).
Press that corresponds to the desired language.For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada
“ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
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Using the radioP. 197
Using the CD playerP. 204
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 1
Operating an iPodP. 220
Operating a USB memoryP. 227
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 235
Using the AUX portP. 239
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 241
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you hear a
beep.
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects radio
stations
CD mode: Selects tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs
iPod mode: Selects songs
USB memory mode: Selects files and fold-
ers
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects tracks and
albums
Turns the power on, selects
audio source

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, iPod, USB memory or Bluetooth
®
audio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or song.
Selecting a folder or album
Press to select CD, U SB memory or Bluetooth
® audio
mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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® audio system
Fast-forwarding and reversing tracksPress and hold “
” or “ ” on .
Switching the display
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Track title  Track title/Artist name  Track title/Album name  Track
title/Elapsed time
Using the steering wheel audio switches
 P. 2 4 1
■Bluetooth® audio system functions
Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system, certain
functions may not be available.

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3-4. Using the hand
s-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
■Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
The voice guidance volume
cannot be adjusted using this
button.
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sys-
tem on/starts a call
On-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sys-
tem off/ends a call/refuses a
call
Talk switch
Turns the voice command
system on (press)/turns the
voice command system off
(press and hold)

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 333
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 336
General maintenance....... 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 341 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 342
Hood ................................ 346
Positioning a floor jack ..... 348
Engine compartment ........ 351
Tires ................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure ...... 374
Wheels ............................. 378
Air conditioning filter......... 381
Key battery ....................... 383
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 385
Light bulbs........................ 394

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle's paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.