2009 TOYOTA MATRIX fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 24Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing
and
locking the

doors ............. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 26
Doors.................................... 29
Back door ............................. 33
1-3.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)

................. 35
Front seats ........................... 35
Rear seats ............................ 38
Head restraints ..................... 40
Seat belts ............................. 41
Steering wheel ..................... 46
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 47
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
window

s ............................ 51
Power windows .................... 51
Moon roof ............................. 53
1-5. Refueling ............................. 56 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 56
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 60 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 60
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 62 1-7. Safety information .............. 63
Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic transmission ...... 110
Manual transmission........... 115
Turn signal lever ................. 117
Parking brake ..................... 118
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 119 Gauges and meters ............ 119
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers

.............................. 125
Headlight switch ................. 125
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 131
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 132
Cruise control ..................... 132
Driving assist systems ........ 135
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Compass ............................ 262
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 268
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 268
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 270
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 273
Maintenance
requirements .................... 273
General maintenance ......... 275
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 278
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 279
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 279
Hood................................... 283
Positioning a floor jack ....... 285
Engine compartment .......... 288
Tires ................................... 303
Tire inflation pressure......... 312
Wheels ............................... 316
Air conditioning filter ........... 318
Key battery (vehicles with
wireless remote control) ... 320
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 323
Light bulbs .......................... 3325-1. Essential information ....... 342
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 342
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 348
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 349
Event data recorder ............ 350
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 352
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 352
If you have a flat tire ........... 362
If the engine will not start .... 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 377
If you lose your keys ........... 378
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 379
If your vehicle overheats..... 385
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 388
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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2
3
4
5
6
7
5
6-1. Specifications.................... 390
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 390
Fuel information .................. 405
Tire information ................... 408
6-2. Customization ................... 420
Customizable features ........ 420
6-3. Initialization ....................... 422
Items to initialize ................. 422
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 424
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 425
Abbreviation list ........................ 428
Alphabetical index ..................... 429
What to do if... ........................... 438
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 303
P. 362
P. 400
P. 408
Back door P. 33Doors P. 29
Fuel filler door P. 56
Rear turn signal lights P. 117
Rear window defogger P. 168
: If equipped
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 125
Rear window wiper ∗ P. 131
License plate lights P. 125

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Gauges and meters P. 119
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 46
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
P. 125
P. 117
P. 128
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *1
P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer
switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
∗
P. 129
P. 131
Security indicator
P. 60Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 49
Tire pressure warning reset switch ∗ P. 303
Fuel filler door opener
P. 56
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Emergency
flasher switch

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 24
Keys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ........... 26
Wireless remote control ..... 26
Doors ................................. 29
Back door ........................... 33
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 35
Front seats ......................... 35
Rear seats.......................... 38
Head restraints................... 40
Seat belts ........................... 41
Steering wheel ................... 46
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors ... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 51
Power windows .................. 51
Moon roof ........................... 531-5. Refueling........................... 56
Opening the fuel
tank cap ........................... 56
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 60
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 60
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) ....................... 62
1-7. Safety information ........... 63
Correct driving posture....... 63
SRS airbags ....................... 65
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........ 77
Child restraint systems....... 82
Installing child restraints..... 86

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3