2011 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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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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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

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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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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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Engine
Compartment ........................ 337
Engine switch ........................ 115
Hood...................................... 332
How to start the
engine ................................. 115
Identification number ............. 443
If the engine will not start ...... 425
Ignition switch........................ 115
Overheating........................... 433
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 449
Checking ............................... 343
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 154
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 129
Engine immobilizer system.......66
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 447
Checking ............................... 339
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 154
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 341
EPS ............................................ 145
Event data recorder ................. 399Floor mat .................................. 303
Fluid
Brake..................................... 345
Washer.................................. 349
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch ................................... 137
Wattage................................. 456
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 83
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 404
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 38
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage................................. 456
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 446
Fuel gauge ............................ 129
Fuel pump shut off system .... 398
Gas station information ......... 500
Information ............................ 457
Refueling ................................. 62
Type ...................................... 446F

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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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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Headlights switch .................. 135
Interior light switch ................283
Personal light switch ..... 284, 285
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Turn signal lever.................... 126
Wattage ................................. 456
Load capacity ........................... 153
Lock steering column .............. 117
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance ............ 324
Maintenance data.................. 442
Maintenance requirements.... 322
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............. 124
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 131
Meters ................................... 129Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 53
Side mirror heater ................. 179
Side mirrors............................. 55
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
Moon roof ................................... 59
MP3 disc ................................... 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 18
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 339
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 62
Hood ..................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 55
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overheating, Engine ................ 433
Parking brake ........................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Personal lights
Switch ........................... 284, 285
Wattage................................. 456
Power outlet ............................. 298
Power windows .......................... 57L
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Radiator.................................... 344
Radio ........................................ 183
Rear seats
Folding down .......................... 42
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage ................................ 456
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 456
Rear view mirror
Compass .............................. 311
Rear window defogger............ 179
Rear window wiper.................. 140
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 371
Key battery ........................... 368
Light bulbs ............................ 380
Tires ..................................... 411
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners........................ 476
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 46
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 47
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 92
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 320Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................47
How to wear your seat belt......46
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................48
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................48
Reminder light .......................404
Seat belt extenders .................48
Seat belt pretensioners ...........47
Seatback table ..........................302
Seating capacity.......................153
Seats
Adjustment ..............................38
Adjustment precautions...........40
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................92
Cleaning ................................319
Head restraint..........................44
Properly sitting in the seat .......69
Rear seat folding down ...........42
Seatback table ......................302
Service reminder
indicators ..............................132
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........119
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 426
Manual transmission .............124
Shift lock system .....................426
Side airbags................................71R
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