2010 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 123)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 132)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 133)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 132)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 143)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 135)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator (P. 65)“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 82)
(if equipped)
“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 144)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 139)
*
*
*

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When driving
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or the SRS airbag warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 359)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(Canada)
(if equipped)
******
*****
**

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
U.S.A. Canada

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When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released.
The brightness of headlights will automatically change depending on the
darkness of the surroundings. The other exterior lights and instrument panel
lights automatically turn on or off.
■Daytime running light system sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the daytime running light sys-
tem to malfunction.

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■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned OFF and the driver's door
is opened with the key removed from the engine switch while the lights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on

: If equipped

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper can be operated manually.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.