2010 TOYOTA MATRIX key

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Key batter y (vehicles with wireless remote control)
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver (To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.)
●Lithium battery CR2025
■Replacing the battery
Remove the cover.
Remove the module.
STEP1
STEP2

326 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use CR2025 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
Open the case cover using a
flathead screwdriver pro-
tected with tape etc. and
remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP3

When trouble arises5
347
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......... 348
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................ 349
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 355
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 356
Event data recorder ......... 3575-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 359
If you have a flat tire......... 369
If the engine will not
start ................................ 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................. 384
If you lose your keys ........ 385
If the battery is
discharged ..................... 386
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 391
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 394

354 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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When trouble arises
385
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. Bring a mas-
ter key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

428 6-2. Customization
Door lock
(vehicles
with power
door lock
system)
(
P. 29)Unlocking using a keyDriver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll doors
unlocked in one
step
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOff On
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors. (vehi-
cles with an automatic
transmission)On Off
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors. (vehicles with
an automatic transmis-
sion)On Off
Illumination
(
P. 238)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
(vehicles with power
door lock system)On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” positionOn Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 362)Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzerOn Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

438 Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior .................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 147
Cargo hooks ............................. 261
CD changer ............................... 184
CD player .................................. 184
Chains ....................................... 151
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......91
Convertible seats,
definition ...............................87
Convertible seats,
installation .............................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............82
Infant seats, definition .............87
Infant seats, installation...........91
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors .................................92
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................94
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ....................................98Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 77
Battery precautions ....... 305, 389
Child restraint system ............. 87
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 47
Installing child restraints.......... 91
Moon roof precautions ............ 60
Power window lock switch ...... 56
Power window precautions ..... 57
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 326
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 49
Seat belt precautions .............. 48
Child-protectors ......................... 30
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 252
Compass................................... 268
Condenser ................................ 301
Console box ............................. 243
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 391
Cruise control .......................... 139
Cup holder ................................ 245
Curtain shield airbags ............... 70
Customizable features ............ 427C

439 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 133
Defogger
Rear window......................... 174
Side mirror ............................ 174
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .................. 163,164
Display
Trip meter ............................. 126
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Doors
Door glasses .......................... 56
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Side mirrors ............................ 54
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 362
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 104
Correct posture....................... 68
Procedures ........................... 102
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering........... 142
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 348
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 359
If the engine will not start...... 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 384
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 386
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 359If you have a flat tire .............369
If you lose your keys .............385
If you think something is
wrong ..................................355
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................394
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................349
If your vehicle overheats .......391
Engine
Compartment ........................294
Engine switch ........................112
Hood......................................289
How to start the
engine .................................112
Identification number .............397
If the engine will not start ......383
Ignition switch........................112
Overheating...........................391
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................403
Checking ...............................300
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................126
Engine immobilizer system.......65
Engine oil
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................298
EPS ............................................142
Event data recorder .................357D
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