2012 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the key in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods if the
engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine  Do not crank for more than 30 sec-
onds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Standard type
Multi-mode type
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

: If equipped

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When driving
■
Shift position uses
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 124)
3 Position for engine
braking
2 Position for more
powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum
engine braking

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Changing shift ranges in S mode (multi-mode type)Shift the shift lever to the S position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 4 or 5. How-
ever, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if AI-SHIFT has operated
while the shift lever was in the D position. ( P. 126)
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+”
sets the shift range to 5.
To protect the automatic transmis sion, a function is adopted that
automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature
is high.

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When driving
■
Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a
higher shift range.
■ Downshifting restrictions (standard type)
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h)
Shift rangeFunction
5 A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4 A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3 A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2 A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1 Setting the gear at 1.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3 2 64 (104)
2 L 32 (52)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
3 2 57 (92)
2 L 27 (44)

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■Downshifting restrictions warning bu zzer (S mode in multi-mode type)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
Standard type
Engine braking will not operate, even when downshifting to 3. ( P. 148)
Multi-mode type
Engine braking will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 4.
( P. 148)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 439
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S (multi-mode type)
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
Standard type
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. Multi-mode type
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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Manual transmission
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (without double wishbone rear suspen-
sion) mph (km/h)
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release the
clutch pedal slowly.
: If equipped
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (50)
2 53 (86)
3 82 (132)
4 112 (181)

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (with double wishbone rear suspension)mph (km/h)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (50)
2 54 (87)
3 83 (134)
4 113 (183)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 34 (55)
2 56 (91)
3 82 (132)
4 121 (195)