2010 TOYOTA MATRIX Brake

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

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

........................... 37
Rear seats ............................ 41
Head restraints ..................... 43
Seat belts ............................. 45
Steering wheel ..................... 51
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 52
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 54
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
windo

ws
Power windows .................... 56
Moon roof ............................. 58
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 61
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 65
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 67 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 68
SRS airbags ......................... 70
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 82
Child restraint systems ......... 87
Installing child restraints ....... 91
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 102
Engine (ignition) switch....... 112
Automatic transmission ...... 116
Manual transmission........... 121
Turn signal lever ................. 123
Parking brake ..................... 124
Horn .................................... 125
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 126
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 129
2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch

................. 132
Fog light switch ................... 135
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 136
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 138
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 139
Driving assist systems ........ 142
1Before driving
2When driving

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AUX adapter P. 202
Cup holders P. 245
Pictorial indexInterior
Power outlet  P. 255
Parking brake lever P. 124Power outlet 
Cigarette lighter

P. 255
P. 254

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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.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor-
ate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 102
Engine (ignition) switch .... 112
Automatic transmission .... 116
Manual transmission ........ 121
Turn signal lever .............. 123
Parking brake ................... 124
Horn ................................. 125
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 126
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 1292-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 132
Fog light switch ................ 135
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 136
Rear window wiper and
washer ........................... 138
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 139
Driving assist systems ..... 142
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 147
Vehicle load limits ............ 150
Winter driving tips ............ 151
Trailer towing ................... 155
Dinghy towing
(automatic
transmission) ................. 163
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ... 164

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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. 11 2
■Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 116)
Release the parking brake. (P. 124)
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. 121)
Release the parking brake. (P. 124)
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. 116)
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. 121)
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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. 124)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 116)
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. 124)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 121)
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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When driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system (if equipped)
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 400)
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor
brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the
vehicle.