fuel TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Doors.................................... 31
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 40
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 46
Seat belts ............................. 48
Steering wheel ..................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 55
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 57
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 59
Moon roof ............................. 61
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 68
Theft prevention labels ......... 70 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 94
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 106
Engine (ignition) switch....... 118
Automatic transmission ...... 122
Manual transmission........... 127
Turn signal lever ................. 129
Parking brake ..................... 130
Horn .................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 132
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 135
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 138
Fog light switch ................... 141
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 143
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 146
1Before driving
2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 404
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 405
If you think something is wrong ............................ 411
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 412
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 413
If you have a flat tire............ 424
If the engine will not start ................................... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 439
If you lose your keys ........... 440
If the battery is discharged ........................ 441
If your vehicle overheats ..... 446
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 451 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 454
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 485
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 487
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 490
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 491
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
Abbreviation list ......................... 502
Alphabetical index ..................... 504
What to do if... ........................... 514
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 365
P. 424
P. 467
P. 473
Back door P. 36Doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 64
Rear turn signal lights P. 129
Rear window defoggerP. 193

: If equipped
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 138
Rear window wiper  P. 146
License plate lights P. 138

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Gauges and meters P. 132
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 54
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 138
P. 129
P. 141
Instrument panel
Audio system P. 194
Windshield wiper and washer
switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch

P. 143
P. 146
Security indicator
P. 68
Tire pressure warning reset switch  P. 365
Fuel filler door opener
P. 64
: If equipped
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 404
Horn
P. 131
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 57

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 28
Doors ................................. 31
Back door ........................... 36
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 40
Rear seats.......................... 44
Head restraints................... 46
Seat belts ........................... 48
Steering wheel ................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 55
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 57
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................. 59
Moon roof ........................... 61 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 64
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 68
Theft prevention labels....... 70
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 71
SRS airbags ....................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 85
Child restraint systems....... 90
Installing child restraints..... 94

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.