2011 TOYOTA MATRIX tow

418 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Stowing the flat tire
Vehicles with aluminum wheel:
Before stowing the flat tire,
remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the
reveres side.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1

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When trouble arises
423 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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437 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Except S or XRS grade models
*2: S or XRS grade models
*3: Unladen vehicle
*4: Vehicles without double wishbone rear suspension
*5: Vehicles with double wishbone rear suspension
*6: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only
Overall length171.9 in. (4365 mm)
*1
173.0 in. (4395 mm)*2
Overall width 69.5 in. (1765 mm)
Overall height*361.0 in. (1550 mm)*4
61.4 in. (1560 mm)*5
Wheelbase 102.4 in. (2600 mm)
TreadFront 59.8 in. (1519 mm)
Rear 59.9 in. (1522 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)850 lb. (385 kg)
Towing capacity*6
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

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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496 Alphabetical index
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................55
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 360
Storage location .................... 411
Spark plug ................................ 449
Specifications........................... 442
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering
Column lock release.............. 117
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................52
Audio switches ...................... 227
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Storage feature......................... 286
Storage precautions ................150
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 436
Sun visors................................. 293
Sunshade
Roof.........................................60
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Engine switch ........................ 115
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Ignition switch........................ 115
Light switches........................ 135
Power door lock switch ...........29
Power window switch ..............57
Window lock switch .................57
Wiper and washer switch ...... 138Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Talk switch ............................... 253
Telephone switch..................... 253
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Theft prevention labels ............. 68
Tie-down belts.......................... 304
Tire inflation pressure ............. 360
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 466
Size ....................................... 463
Tire identification number...... 462
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 464
Tires
Chains ................................... 154
Checking ............................... 351
If you have a flat tire.............. 411
Inflation pressure .................. 360
Inflation pressure sensor....... 352
Replacing .............................. 411
Rotating tires ......................... 351
Size ....................................... 454
Snow tires ............................. 154
Spare tire .............................. 411
Tonneau cover ......................... 306
Tools ......................................... 411
Total load capacity .................. 153
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 167, 168
Trailer towing ................ 158, 159T