TOYOTA MATRIX 2013 E140 / 2.G Owners 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 ground
To 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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When driving
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system 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 ................. 203
Using the CD player ......... 207
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs............................... 215
Operating an iPod ............ 225
Operating a USB
memory .......................... 234
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 242
Using the AUX port .......... 246
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 248

Interior features3
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/
phone ............................. 251
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio/phone ................... 254
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 259
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ......... 262
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ......... 267
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Phone” menu).............. 273
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 279
• Interior light .................... 280
• Personal/interior lights ... 281
• Personal lights ............... 2823-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 283
• Glove box....................... 284
• Console box ................... 284
• Cup holders ................... 285
• Bottle holders ................. 287
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 288
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 290
Vanity mirrors ................... 291
Clock ................................ 292
Ashtrays ........................... 293
Cigarette lighter................ 294
Power outlet ..................... 295
Grocery bag hook ............ 297
Seatback table ................. 299
Assist grips....................... 300
Floor mat .......................... 301
Luggage compartment
feature............................ 302
Compass .......................... 309

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Heater
Air conditioning system
Fan speed control dial Air outlet selection dial
Air intake mode switchTemperature control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch Fan speed control dial Air outlet selection dial
Air intake mode switchTemperature control dial

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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-
ature.
■Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
■Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
Air flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
: Some models

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Interior features
Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
■Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Adjusting the position
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing
Open the vent
Close the vent