2009 TOYOTA MATRIX load capacity

414 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weightThe combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehi-
cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 52 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

433 Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 278
Identification number
Engine .................................. 391
Vehicle.................................. 391
Ignition switch ......................... 106
Illuminated entry system ........ 233
Indicator lights ........................ 122
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 422
Inside rear view mirror.............. 47
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 232
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 404
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 285
Replacing the wheel ............. 362
Jack handle.............................. 362
Keyless entry ............................. 26
Keys
Engine switch ....................... 106
If you lose your keys............. 378
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Key number ............................ 24
Keyless entry .......................... 26
Keys ....................................... 24
Wireless remote control key ... 26License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................332
Wattage .................................404
Lights
Fog light switch .....................128
Headlights switch ..................125
Interior light switch ................233
Personal light switch .....234, 235
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Turn signal lever....................117
Wattage .................................404
Load capacity ...........................143
Lock steering column ..............108
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................279
General maintenance ............275
Maintenance data..................390
Maintenance requirements....273
Manual transmission
Manual transmission .............115
Meter
Instrument panel light
control .................................121
Meters ...................................119
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............47
Side mirror heater .................168
Side mirrors .............................49
Vanity mirrors ........................245
Moon roof ...................................53
MP3 disc ...................................185I
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Tachometer............................... 119
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch.................................... 125
Wattage ................................. 404
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .....60
Theft prevention labels..............62
Tie-down belts .......................... 255
Tire inflation pressure ............. 312
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 414
Size ....................................... 411
Tire identification number ...... 410
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 412Tires
Chains ................................... 144
Checking ............................... 303
If you have a flat tire.............. 362
Inflation pressure .................. 312
Inflation pressure sensor....... 304
Replacing .............................. 362
Rotating tires ......................... 303
Size ....................................... 400
Snow tires ............................. 144
Spare tire .............................. 362
Tonneau cover ......................... 257
Tools ......................................... 362
Total load capacity .................. 143
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 156, 157
Trailer towing ........................ 148
TRAC ......................................... 136
Traction control ....................... 136
Trip meter ................................. 119
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 117
Wattage................................. 404T

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Vanity mirrors .......................... 245
Vehicle identification
number................................... 391
Vehicle stability control .......... 136
VSC ........................................... 136
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 352
Downshifting ......................... 114
Seat belt reminder ................ 355
Warning lights
Active torque control 4WD
system warning light .......... 353
Anti-lock brake system ......... 353
Brake assist system ............. 353
Brake system........................ 352
Charging system .................. 353
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 353
Engine oil maintenance ........ 355
Engine oil pressure............... 353
Low fuel level........................ 355
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 355
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 353
Open door ............................ 355
Pretensioners ....................... 353
Seat belt reminder light ........ 355
SRS airbags ......................... 353
Washer fluid ......................... 355Washer
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................144
Switch....................................129
Washing and waxing ...............268
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................140
Load limits .............................143
Weight ...................................390
Wheels ......................................316
Window glasses ........................51
Window lock switch ...................51
Windows
Power windows .......................51
Rear window defogger ..........168
Washer ..................................129
Windshield wipers ...................129
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............320
Wireless remote control ..........26
WMA disc ..................................185V
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