2010 TOYOTA MATRIX fuel cap

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

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 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.............................. 541-4. Opening and closing the
windows
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

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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When driving
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever
possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
●Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
●For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

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4-2. Maintenance
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of the emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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Maintenance and care
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire infla-
tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride
and handling.
●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal
for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.