2012 TOYOTA MATRIX airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Doors.................................... 31
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 40
Rear seats ............................ 44
Head restraints ..................... 46
Seat belts ............................. 48
Steering wheel ..................... 54
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 55
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 57
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 59
Moon roof ............................. 61
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 64
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 68
Theft prevention labels ......... 70 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 71
SRS airbags ......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 85
Child restraint systems ......... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 94
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 106
Engine (ignition) switch....... 118
Automatic transmission ...... 122
Manual transmission........... 127
Turn signal lever ................. 129
Parking brake ..................... 130
Horn .................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 132
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 135
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 138
Fog light switch ................... 141
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 143
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 146
1Before driving
2When driving

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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 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 454
Fuel information.................. 470
Tire information .................. 473
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 485
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 487
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 490
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 491
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 493
Abbreviation list ......................... 502
Alphabetical index ..................... 504
What to do if... ........................... 514
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Glove box
P. 301
Front seats P. 40
Power window
switches
 P. 59
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 73
SRS driver airbag P. 73
Console box P. 301
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 317
Head restraints P. 46Bottle holders
P. 304
Bottle holders P. 304
Grocery bag hook
P. 314
Seat belts P. 48
Cup holders P. 302
SRS side airbags P. 73

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Vanity mirrors P. 308
Moon roof switches P. 61
Sun visors P. 307
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 73
Compass  P. 325
Auxiliary box P. 305
Vehicles with moon roof
Interior lights P. 297
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 55
Personal/interior lights P. 298
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Interior lights P. 297
Vanity mirrors P. 308
Sun visors P. 307
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 73
Personal lights P. 299
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 55
Pictorial indexInterior
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
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●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.