2009 TOYOTA MATRIX manual transmission

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

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2-5. Driving information ........... 140
Cargo and luggage ............. 140
Vehicle load limits ............... 143
Winter driving tips ............... 144
Trailer towing ...................... 148
Dinghy towing
(automatic
transmission) .................... 156
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ...... 157
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 162
Air conditioning system ....... 162
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 168
3-2. Using the audio system.... 169
Audio system types ............. 169
Using the radio .................... 172
Using the CD player ............ 178
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 185
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 193
Using the AUX adapter ....... 196
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 197
3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 200Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................ 200
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 203
Making a phone call ........... 212
Setting a cellular phone ...... 216
Security and system
setup ................................ 221
Using the phone book ........ 225
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 232
Interior lights list ................. 232
• Interior light ...................... 233
• Personal/interior lights...... 234
• Personal lights.................. 235
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 236
List of storage features ....... 236
• Glove box ......................... 237
• Console box ..................... 237
• Cup holders ...................... 239
• Bottle holders ................... 241
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 242
3-6. Other interior features ..... 244
Sun visors........................... 244
Vanity mirrors ..................... 245
Clock .................................. 246
Ashtrays ............................. 247
Cigarette lighter .................. 248
Power outlet ....................... 249
Grocery bag hook ............... 251
Seatback table.................... 253
Floor mat ............................ 254
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 255
3Interior features

When driving2
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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 lights 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 ..... 1352-5. Driving information ........ 140
Cargo and luggage .......... 140
Vehicle load limits ............ 143
Winter driving tips ............ 144
Trailer towing ................... 148
Dinghy towing
(automatic
transmission) ................. 156
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ... 157

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■Starting the engine
→P. 106
■Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 1 1 0 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 1 1 8 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. (→P. 1 1 5 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 1 1 8 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (→P. 110)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (→P. 115)
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When driving
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 1 8 )
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 1 1 0 )
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 1 8 )
Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 1 1 5 )
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Manual transmission
●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, tran-
saxle and gears.
●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not shift into reverse when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so may
damage the clutch, transaxle and gears.
Automatic transmission
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine: The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 25 seconds, whichever is less. If you turn the
engine switch, the engine will keep cranking for about 30 seconds
maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine: The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 25 seconds, whichever is less. If you turn the
engine switch, the engine will keep cranking for about 30 seconds
maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
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