2011 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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 ............................. 34
1-3.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats

........................... 38
Rear seats ............................ 42
Head restraints ..................... 44
Seat belts ............................. 46
Steering wheel ..................... 52
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 53
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 55
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
windo

ws
Power windows .................... 57
Moon roof ............................. 59
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 62
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 66
Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) ........... 68 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 69
SRS airbags ......................... 71
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 83
Child restraint systems ......... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 92
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 104
Engine (ignition) switch....... 115
Automatic transmission ...... 119
Manual transmission........... 124
Turn signal lever ................. 126
Parking brake ..................... 127
Horn .................................... 128
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 129
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 132
2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch

................. 135
Fog light switch ................... 137
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 138
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 140
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control

...................... 141
Driving assist systems ........ 145
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 150
Vehicle load limits ............... 153
Winter driving tips ............... 154
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 158
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 159
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 167
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 168
3-1.
Using the air conditioning
system a

nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 172
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 179
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 180
Using the radio .................... 183
Using the CD player ............ 190
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 197
Operating an iPod ............... 206 Operating a USB
memory ............................ 213
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 221
Using the AUX port............. 225
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 227
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio s

ystem
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 230
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 233
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 239
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 241
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 246
3-4. Using the ha
nds-free
phone system
(

for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 247
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 252
Making a phone call ........... 262
Setting a cellular phone ...... 266
Security and system setup ................................ 271
Using the phone book ........ 275
3Interior features

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 282
• Interior light ...................... 283
• Personal/interior lights...... 284
• Personal lights ................. 285
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 286
• Glove box ......................... 287
• Console box ..................... 287
• Cup holders ...................... 288
• Bottle holders ................... 290
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 291
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 293
Vanity mirrors ..................... 294
Clock .................................. 295
Ashtrays ............................. 296
Cigarette lighter .................. 297
Power outlet ....................... 298
Grocery bag hook............... 300
Seatback table ................... 302
Floor mat ............................ 303
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 304
Compass ............................ 3114-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 316
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 319
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 322
General maintenance ......... 324
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 327
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 328
Hood ................................... 332
Positioning a floor jack........ 334
Engine compartment .......... 337
Tires.................................... 351
Tire inflation pressure ......... 360
Wheels................................ 364
Air conditioning filter ........... 366
Key battery ......................... 368
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 371
Light bulbs .......................... 380
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 390
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 391
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 397
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 398
Event data recorder ............ 399
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 401
If you have a flat tire............ 411
If the engine will not start .... 425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 426
If you lose your keys ........... 427
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 428
If your vehicle overheats ..... 433
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 436
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 4386-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 442
Fuel information.................. 457
Tire information .................. 460
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 472
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 474
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 476
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 477
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 479
Abbreviation list ......................... 488
Alphabetical index ..................... 489
What to do if... ........................... 498
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlights (low beam) P. 135
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 137
Hood P. 332
Windshield wipers P. 138
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 55
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 126, 135
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
P. 135, 136Moon roof  P. 59

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 351
P. 411
P. 454
P. 460
Back door P. 34Doors P. 29
Fuel filler door P. 62
Rear turn signal lights P. 126
Rear window defoggerP. 179

: If equipped
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 135
Rear window wiper  P. 140
License plate lights P. 135

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Glove box
P. 287
Front seats P. 38SRS side airbags P. 71
Power window
switches
 P. 57
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 71
SRS driver airbag P. 71
Console box P. 287
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 303
Head restraints P. 44Bottle holders
P. 290
Bottle holders P. 290
Grocery bag hook
P. 300
Seat belts P. 46
Cup holders P. 288