light TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide

A word about safe vehicle operatio\fs
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operatio\fs. It co\ftai\fs brief descriptio\fs of fu\fdame\ftal operatio\fs
so you ca\f locate a\fd use the vehicle\bs mai\f equipme\ft quickly
a\fd easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is \fot i\fte\fded as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manua\f located i\f your vehicle\bs glove box. We stro\fgly
e\fcourage you to review the Owner’s Manua\f a\fd suppleme\ftary
ma\fuals so you will have a better u\fdersta\fdi\fg of your vehicle\bs
capabilities a\fd limitatio\fs.
Your dealership a\fd the e\ftire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
I\fc. wish you ma\fy years of satisfied drivi\fg i\f your \few Corolla
Matrix.
This Quick Reference Guide is \fot a full descriptio\f of
Corolla Matri\b operatio\fs. Every Corolla Matri\b ow\fer should
review the Owner’s Manua\f that accompa\fies this vehicle.
Pay special atte\ftio\f to the bo\bed i\fformatio\f highlighted i\f
color throughout the Owner’s Manua\f. Each bo\b co\ftai\fs safe
operati\fg i\fstructio\fs to help you avoid i\fjury or equipme\ft
malfu\fctio\f.
All i\fformatio\f i\f this Quick Reference Guide is curre\ft at the
time of pri\fti\fg. Toyota reserves the right to make cha\fges at a\fy
time without \fotice.
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating16Audio 14-15Auto lock/unlock28Automatic Transmission 8Auxiliary storage17Bottle holders19Clock10Cruise control17Cup holders18Door-Back 13Door locks-Power 13Light control-Instrument panel16Lights & turn signals11Moonroof13Parking brake10Power outlet-12V DC 19Power outlet-115V AC19Seat adjustments-Front9Seat adjustments-Rear9Seats-Head restraints 9Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18Tilt and telescopic steering wheel10Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Doors-Child safety locks 20Floor mat installation23Seat belts21Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor20Spare tire & tools21Star Safety SystemTM22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls*
Voice command button*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
Power outside rearview mirror control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light*controls
Wiper and washer controls
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder lightE
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Steering wheel controls
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Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors*/Rear window defogger button
Power outlet (115V)*
AUX or AUX/USB port
Power outlet (12V) or cigarette lighter
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
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1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, th\
ere may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Odometer/Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Engine coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
Electric power steering warning1
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Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
SRS Airbag warning1
Low fuel level warning
Fog light indicator
Active torque control 4WD system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Traction control OFF indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Cruise control SET indicator
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Parking brake
(2) Push
SetRelease
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Lock release leverAngle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, and
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes
Lig
Tu r
Hea
Fro
Day
star
dep
Fron
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically upon
starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will automatically change
depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
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Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and
release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Do
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Interval wipe
Single wipe
SlowFast
Pull to wash and wipe
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Mo
Slid
Do
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Pus
ope
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
Increase
Decrease
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Use “” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode
(“ ” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
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Fun
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Inst
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