2011 TOYOTA MATRIX key

When trouble arises5
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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 ......... 3995-2. 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 ..................... 438

396 5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
■To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: Do not tow the vehicle when the
engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Never dinghy tow your vehicle to
prevent causing serious damage to the Active Torque Control 4WD system
(AWD models) and transmission. (P. 167)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission. If towing from the
rear, use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. Bring a mas-
ter key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

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439 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

473 6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Door lock
(vehicles
with power
door lock
system)
(
P. 2 9 )Unlocking using a keyDriver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll doors
unlocked in one
step
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOff On
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors. (vehi-
cles with an automatic
transmission)On Off
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors. (vehicles with
an automatic transmis-
sion)On Off
Illumination
(
P. 282)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
(vehicles with power
door lock system)On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” positionOn Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 404)Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzerOn Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

490 Alphabetical index
Back door
Back door ................................34
Wireless remote control ..........26
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................. 456
Battery
Checking ............................... 347
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 428
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 154
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 230
Bluetooth® phone .................... 247
Bottle holder ............................. 290
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 345
Parking brake ........................ 127
Brake assist .............................. 145
Break-in tips ............................. 106
Care
Exterior .................................. 316
Interior ................................... 319
Seat belts .............................. 320
Cargo capacity ......................... 150
Cargo hooks ............................. 304
CD changer ............................... 190
CD player .................................. 190
Chains ....................................... 154Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition.......... 88
Booster seats, installation ....... 92
Convertible seats,
definition ............................... 88
Convertible seats,
installation............................. 92
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 83
Infant seats, definition ............. 88
Infant seats, installation .......... 92
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................. 93
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 95
Installing CRS with top tether
straps .................................... 99
Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 78
Battery precautions ....... 348, 431
Child restraint system ............. 88
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 48
Installing child restraints.......... 92
Moon roof precautions ............ 61
Power window lock switch ...... 57
Power window precautions ..... 58
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 369
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 50
Seat belt precautions .............. 49
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491 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ........................ 30
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 316
Interior .................................. 319
Seat belts ............................. 320
Clock ........................................ 295
Compass .................................. 311
Condenser ............................... 344
Console box............................. 287
Cooling system
Engine overheating .............. 433
Cruise control .......................... 141
Cup holder ............................... 288
Curtain shield airbags .............. 71
Customizable features ............ 472
Daytime running light
system ................................... 136
Defogger
Rear window......................... 179
Side mirror ............................ 179
Dimension ................................ 442
Dinghy towing .................. 167,168
Display
Trip meter ............................. 129
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 328
Doors
Door lock .......................... 26, 29
Door windows ......................... 57
Side mirrors ............................ 55
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 404Driving
Break-in tips ..........................106
Correct posture .......................69
Procedures ............................104
Winter driving tips..................154
Electric power steering ...........145
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................390
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......401
If the engine will not start ......425
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................426
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............428
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................401
If you have a flat tire .............411
If you lose your keys .............427
If you think something is
wrong ..................................397
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................436
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ...438
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................391
If your vehicle overheats .......433
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493 Alphabetical index
Fuel door .................................... 62
Fuel filler door ........................... 62
Fuel pump shut off system .... 398
Fuses ........................................ 371
Gas station information .......... 500
Gauges ..................................... 129
Glove box ................................. 287
Grocery bag hooks ................. 300
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ............... 247
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 390
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 44
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage ................................ 456
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 179
Hood ......................................... 332
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 300
Horn .......................................... 128I/M test.......................................327
Identification number
Engine ...................................443
Vehicle ..................................443
Ignition switch ..........................115
Illuminated entry system .........283
Indicator lights .........................132
Initialization
Items to initialize....................474
Inside rear view mirror ..............53
Interior lights
Interior lights..........................282
Switch....................................283
Wattage .................................456
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........334
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........411
Jack handle ..............................411
Keyless entry..............................26
Keys
Engine switch ........................115
If you lose your keys .............427
Ignition switch........................115
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................26
Keys ........................................24
Wireless remote control key ....26
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