2012 TOYOTA MATRIX key

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 404
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 405
If you think something is wrong ............................ 411
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 412 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 413
If you have a flat tire......... 424
If the engine will not start ................................ 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 439
If you lose your keys ........ 440
If the battery is discharged ..................... 441
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 446
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 451

410 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 wh en 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 wheel\
s
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. 181)
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.

440
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 stam ped on the key number plate.

452 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.

486 6-2. Customization
Door lock
(vehicles
with power
door lock
system)
(
P. 31)Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off 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. 296) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 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” position On Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 416) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

506 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 362, 445
Child restraint syst em..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 384
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................52
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 330
Interior ................................... 333
Seat belts .............................. 334
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass ................................... 325
Condenser ................................ 358
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 446
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 302
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 485 Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 454
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 342
Doors Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 416
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 161D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 413
If the engine will not start...... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 439
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 413
If you have a flat tire ............ 424
If you lose your keys............. 440
If you think something is wrong ................................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats ...... 446 Engine
Compartment ........................351
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................346
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............455
If the engine will not start ......438
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................461
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................459
Checking ...............................353
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 341
Identification number
Engine .................................. 455
Vehicle.................................. 455
Ignition switch ......................... 118
Illuminated entry system ........ 297
Indicator lights ........................ 135
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 487
Inside rear view mirror.............. 55
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 296
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage ................................ 469
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 348
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 424
Jack handle.............................. 424
Keyless entry ............................. 28
Keys
Engine switch ....................... 118
If you lose your keys............. 440
Ignition switch ....................... 118
Key number ............................ 26
Keyless entry .......................... 28
Keys ....................................... 26
Wireless remote control key ... 28 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............394
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................469
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................394
Wattage .................................469
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....404
Fog light switch .....................141
Hazard light switch ................404
Headlights switch ..................138
Interior light switch ................297
Personal light switch .....298, 299
Replacing light bulbs .............394
Turn signal lever....................129
Wattage .................................469
Load capacity ...........................160
Lock steering column ..............120I
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