2009 TOYOTA MATRIX Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hoodPull
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine4 cylinder(2ZR-FE) engine

8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
3
2L
Standard typeMulti-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S”“D”
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
setting the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Fold downPull
Seats-Head restraints
FrontRear
Lock release buttonLock release button

10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
(2) Push
SetRelease
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Lock release leverAngle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, then
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically
upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will
automatically change depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Tu r n

12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Interval wipe Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash
and wipe
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe Adjust interval*
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustmentRotate up to
decrease interval, down to increase interval (if equipped).

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door-Back
Lock Unlock
Open
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTilt
CloseClose
Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock

14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE.”
Eject CD
Push to
turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scanMode Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
View CD
text
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio
category
type
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance
Load CD(s)Type 2 other functions
Type 1 functions