2012 TOYOTA MATRIX mirror

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
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2When driving

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2-4. Using other drivingsystems
Cruise control ...................... 148
Driving assist systems ........ 152
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 165
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 166
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 182
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 186
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 193
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 194
Using the radio .................... 197
Using the CD player ............ 204
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 211
Operating an iPod ............... 220 Operating a USB
memory ............................ 227
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 235
Using the AUX port............. 239
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 241
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio s ystem
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 244
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 247
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 253
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 255
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 260
3-4. Using the ha nds-free
phone system
( for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 261
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 266
Making a phone call ........... 276
Setting a cellular phone ...... 280
Security and system setup ................................ 285
Using the phone book ........ 289
3Interior features

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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 296
• Interior light ...................... 297
• Personal/interior lights...... 298
• Personal lights ................. 299
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 300
• Glove box ......................... 301
• Console box ..................... 301
• Cup holders ...................... 302
• Bottle holders ................... 304
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 305
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 307
Vanity mirrors ..................... 308
Clock .................................. 309
Ashtrays ............................. 310
Cigarette lighter .................. 311
Power outlet ....................... 312
Grocery bag hook............... 314
Seatback table ................... 316
Floor mat ............................ 317
Luggage compartment feature .............................. 318
Compass ............................ 325 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 333
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 336
General maintenance ......... 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 341
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 342
Hood ................................... 346
Positioning a floor jack........ 348
Engine compartment .......... 351
Tires.................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ......... 374
Wheels................................ 378
Air conditioning filter ........... 381
Key battery ......................... 383
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 385
Light bulbs .......................... 394
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Headlights (low beam) P. 138
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 141
Hood P. 346
Windshield wipers P. 143
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 57
Front turn signal/parking and frontside marker lights
P. 129, 138
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights
P. 138, 140Moon roof  P. 61

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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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Gauges and meters P. 132
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 54
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 138
P. 129
P. 141
Instrument panel
Audio system P. 194
Windshield wiper and washer
switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
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P. 143
P. 146
Security indicator
P. 68
Tire pressure warning reset switch  P. 365
Fuel filler door opener
P. 64
: If equipped
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 404
Horn
P. 131
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 57