2010 TOYOTA MATRIX power steering

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
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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
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 168
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 174
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............. 175
Using the radio .................... 178
Using the CD player ............ 184
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs.................................. 191
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 199
Using the AUX adapter ....... 202
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 203
3-3. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................. 206Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 209
Making a phone call ........... 218
Setting a cellular phone ...... 222
Security and system
setup ................................ 227
Using the phone book ........ 231
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 238
• Interior light ...................... 239
• Personal/interior lights...... 240
• Personal lights.................. 241
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 242
• Glove box ......................... 243
• Console box ..................... 243
• Cup holders ...................... 245
• Bottle holders ................... 247
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 248
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 250
Vanity mirrors ..................... 251
Clock .................................. 252
Ashtrays ............................. 253
Cigarette lighter .................. 254
Power outlet ....................... 255
Grocery bag hook ............... 257
Seatback table.................... 259
Floor mat ............................ 260
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 261
Compass ............................ 268
3Interior features

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
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (P. 360)
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
●The front windshield may crack.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
●The front SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 8 2 )

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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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CAUTION
■If the vehicle becomes stuck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Manual transmission
●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, tran-
saxle and gears.
●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
●Do not shift into reverse when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so may
damage the clutch, transaxle and gears.
Automatic transmission
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control) (if equipped)
Maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■Active torque control 4WD system (if equipped)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD
are when cornering, going uphill, starting off or accelerating, and when
the road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.

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When driving
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The sys-
tem should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■Stopping distance when ABS is operating on the wet or slick roads
ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.