2009 TOYOTA MATRIX steering wheel

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When trouble arises
343 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Towing eyelet
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Towing eyelet

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When trouble arises
347 5-1. Essential information
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or
the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

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359 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 420) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

400 6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
Type A
Type B
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire size P205/55R16 89H, T135/70R16 100M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 16 × 6 1/2 J, 16 × 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 16 × 6 1/2 J, 16 × 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 162
ABS........................................... 135
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 135
Air conditioning filter .............. 318
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 318
Air conditioning
system................................ 162
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 72
Airbag warning light .............. 353
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 72
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 77
General airbag precautions .... 72
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 76
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 72
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 72
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Antenna .................................... 175
Anti-lock brake system ........... 135
Ashtray ..................................... 247
Audio input .............................. 196Audio system
Antenna .................................175
Audio input ............................196
AUX adapter..........................196
CD player/changer ................178
MP3/WMA disc......................185
Optimal use ...........................193
Portable music player............196
Radio .....................................172
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................197
Type ......................................169
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................377
S mode ..................................112
AUX adapter .............................196
Auxiliary boxes ................242, 256
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................404
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................298
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............379
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................144
Bluetooth
®................................200
Bottle holder .............................241
Brake
Fluid ......................................297
Parking brake ........................118
Brake assist ..............................135
Break-in tips ...............................98
A
B

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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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Seatback table ......................... 253
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 86
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 271
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 43
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 43
Reminder light ...................... 355
Seat belt extenders ................ 44
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 42
Seating capacity ...................... 143
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 35
Adjustment precautions .......... 37
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 86
Cleaning ............................... 270
Head restraint ......................... 40
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 63
Rear seat folding down........... 38
Seatback table...................... 253
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 110
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 377
Manual transmission ............ 115
Shift lock system..................... 377
Side airbags ............................... 65Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Switch....................................125
Wattage .................................404
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................49
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................312
Spare tire...............................362
Spark plug ................................396
Specifications...........................390
Speedometer ............................119
Steering
Column lock release..............108
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................46
Audio switches ......................197
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............332
Wattage .................................404
Storage feature.........................236
Storage precautions ................140
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................388
Sun visors.................................244
Sunshade
Roof.........................................54
Switch
Engine switch ........................106
Fog light switch .....................128
Ignition switch........................106
Light switches........................125
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............51
Window lock switch .................51
Wiper and washer switch ......129S

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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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