2012 TOYOTA MATRIX steering

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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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
16-inch tires
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M or
T135/70R17 102M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 2WD models
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
AWD models
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or
bar)
Wheel size 16
 6 1/2 J, 16  4T or 17  4T (compact
spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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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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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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
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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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
J
K
L

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 48
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 49
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 94
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 334
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 49
How to wear your seat belt ..... 48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 50
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................ 50
Reminder light ...................... 416
Seat belt extenders ................ 50
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 49
Seatback table ......................... 316
Seating capacity ...................... 160
Seats Adjustment ............................. 40
Adjustment precautions .......... 42
Child seats/child restraint system installation................ 94
Cleaning ............................... 333
Head restraint ......................... 46
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 71
Rear seat folding down........... 44
Seatback table...................... 316
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........122
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 439
Manual transmission .............127
Shift lock system .....................439
Side airbags................................73
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............394
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................469
Side mirror Adjusting .................................57
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................374
Storage location ....................424
Spark plug ................................462
Specifications...........................454
Speedometer ............................132
Steering
Column lock release..............120
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................54
Audio switches ......................241
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............394
Wattage .................................469
Storage feature.........................300
Storage precautions ................157
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................449
Sun visors.................................307S