power steering TOYOTA MATRIX 2013 E140 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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2013
Corolla Matrix
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry1 6 Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 14-15Auto lock/unlock2 8Automatic Transmission 8Auxiliary storage 17Bottle holders 19Clock 10Cruise control 17Cup holders 18Door-Back 13Door locks-Power 13Light control-Instrument panel 16Lights & turn signals 11Moonroof 13Parking brake 10Power outlet-12V DC 19Power outlet-115V AC 19Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear 9Seats-Head restraints 9Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 18Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10Windows-Power 12Windshield wipers & washers 12 Doors-Child safety locks 20Floor mat installation 23Seat belts 21Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21Star Safety SystemTM 22-23Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
1 Visit 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
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
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 light
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
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
* If equipped
Steering wheel controls
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Steering wheel audio controls
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
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 light
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
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
*
If equipped
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1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there 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, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Electric power steering warning1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section
3-4 in the Owner’s Manual , for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual. ”
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroofVehicles with moonroof
Cup holders
FrontRear
Bottle holders
Front
MicrophoneMicrophone
Audio unit
End call
Start call
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Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section
3-4 in the Owner’s Manual , for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual. ”
Vehicles without moonroof
Bottle holders
Front Rear
Microphone
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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