2012 TOYOTA MATRIX brake

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
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 RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination 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 TWR Trailer Weight Rating

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A/C ............................................. 186
ABS ........................................... 152
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 152
Air conditioning filter............... 381
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....76
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................80
Airbag warning light............... 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............76
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................80
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
General airbag precautions .....80
Locations of airbags ................73
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................84
Proper driving posture .......71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................76
Side airbag precautions ..........80
SRS airbags ............................73
Antenna..................................... 200
Anti-lock brake system............ 152
Ashtray...................................... 310
Audio input ............................... 239 Audio system
Antenna................................. 200
Audio input ............................ 239
AUX port ............................... 239
CD player/changer ................ 204
iPod ....................................... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 211
Optimal use ........................... 235
Portable music player ........... 239
Radio..................................... 197
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 241
Type ...................................... 194
USB memory......................... 227
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 122
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 439
S mode.................................. 124
AUX port ................................... 239
Auxiliary boxes ................ 305, 319A

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Back door
Back door ............................... 36
Wireless remote control.......... 28
Back-up lights Wattage ................................ 469
Battery Checking .............................. 361
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 244
Bluetooth® phone ................... 261
Bottle holder ............................ 304
Brake
Fluid...................................... 359
Parking brake ....................... 130
Brake assist ............................. 152
Break-in tips ............................ 109 Care
Exterior ..................................330
Interior ...................................333
Seat belts ..............................334
Cargo capacity .........................157
Cargo hooks .............................318
CD changer ...............................204
CD player ..................................204
Chains .......................................161
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........90
Booster seats, installation .......94
Convertible seats, definition ...............................90
Convertible seats, installation .............................94
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
Infant seats, definition .............90
Infant seats, installation...........94
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................................95
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................97
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................................101
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Floor mat................................... 317
FluidBrake ..................................... 359
Washer .................................. 363
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 141
Wattage ................................. 469
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............85
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 416
Front seats Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 469
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch.................................... 129
Wattage ................................. 469
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 458
Fuel gauge ............................ 132
Fuel pump shut off system .... 412
Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 470
Refueling .................................64
Type ...................................... 458
Fuel door.....................................64
Fuel filler door ............................64
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 412
Fuses......................................... 385 Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 132
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks .................. 314
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 261
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 404
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 46
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 193
Hood.......................................... 346
Hooks Cargo hooks.......................... 318
Grocery bag hooks................ 314
Horn .......................................... 131FG
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 342
General maintenance ............ 338
Maintenance data.................. 454
Maintenance requirements.... 336
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 127
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 134
Meters ................................... 132
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............55
Side mirror heater ................. 193
Side mirrors .............................57
Vanity mirrors ........................ 308
Moon roof ...................................61
MP3 disc ................................... 211
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 132
Oil Engine oil .............................. 353
Opener Fuel filler door .........................64
Hood...................................... 346
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............57
Outside temperature display .................................... 132
Overheating, Engine ................446 Parking brake ........................... 130
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Personal lights Switch ........................... 298, 299
Wattage................................. 469
Power outlet ............................. 312
Power windows .......................... 59
Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seats Folding down........................... 44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 469
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 325
Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 146
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 394
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 490
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 337M
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 126
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights
Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light .......... 414
Anti-lock brake system ......... 414
Brake assist system ............. 414
Brake system........................ 413
Charging system .... .............. 414
Electric power steering warning light ....................... 414
Engine oil maintenance ........ 416
Engine oil pressure............... 414
Low fuel level........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning
light .................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 414
Open door ............................ 416
Pretensioners ....................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ........ 416
SRS airbags ......................... 414
Washer fluid ......................... 416 Washer
Checking ...............................363
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................161
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............330
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................160
Weight ...................................454
Wheels ......................................378
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............383
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc ..................................211W