2011 TOYOTA MATRIX ABS

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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; or
• The TRAC system.
(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(AWD models)Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD
system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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CAUTION
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
●Active Torque Control 4WD system (if equipped)
■When stowing the flat tire
●
Make sure the rear seats are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of the sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 172
ABS........................................... 145
Active Torque Control 4WD
system ................................... 145
Air conditioning filter .............. 366
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 366
Air conditioning
system................................ 172
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 74
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 78
Airbag warning light .............. 402
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 75
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 78
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 83
General airbag precautions .... 78
Locations of airbags ............... 71
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 82
Proper driving posture ...... 69, 78
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 75
Side airbag precautions.......... 78
SRS airbags ........................... 71Antenna.....................................186
Anti-lock brake system............145
Ashtray......................................296
Audio input ...............................225
Audio system
Antenna .................................186
Audio input ............................225
AUX port................................225
CD player/changer ................190
iPod .......................................206
MP3/WMA disc......................197
Optimal use ...........................221
Portable music player............225
Radio .....................................183
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................227
Type ......................................180
USB memory .........................213
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........119
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................426
S mode ..................................121
AUX port ...................................225
Auxiliary boxes ................291, 305A

499 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 402
or
P. 4 0 1P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 402
or
P. 4 0 2P. 402
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 404
or
P. 4 0 2P. 404
P. 4 0 2P. 404
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightActive Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Maintenance required
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampSlip indicator
light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
SRS warning lightOpen door warning light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering
warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light