2010 TOYOTA MATRIX park assist

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

When driving2
101
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

106 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 359
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to
overheat and lose effectiveness. (P. 1 1 7 )
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.

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When driving
CAUTION
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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When trouble arises
351 5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 168
ABS........................................... 142
Active torque control 4WD
system ................................... 142
Air conditioning filter .............. 323
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 323
Air conditioning
system................................ 168
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 73
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 77
Airbag warning light .............. 360
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 82
General airbag precautions .... 77
Locations of airbags ............... 70
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 81
Proper driving posture ...... 68, 77
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 74
Side airbag precautions.......... 77
SRS airbags ........................... 70
Antenna .................................... 181
Anti-lock brake system ........... 142
Ashtray ..................................... 253
Audio input .............................. 202Audio system
Antenna .................................181
Audio input ............................202
AUX adapter..........................202
CD player/changer ................184
MP3/WMA disc......................191
Optimal use ...........................199
Portable music player............202
Radio .....................................178
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................203
Type ......................................175
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........116
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................384
S mode ..................................118
AUX adapter .............................202
Auxiliary boxes ................248, 262
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................411
Back door
Back door ................................33
Wireless remote control ..........26
Battery
Checking ...............................304
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............386
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................151
Bluetooth
®................................206
Bottle holder .............................247
Brake
Fluid ......................................302
Parking brake ........................124
Brake assist ..............................142
Break-in tips .............................104
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