2012 TOYOTA MATRIX Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
7
60
ock
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
ed
Pull
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine4 cylinder(2ZR-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shi\
ft from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with t\
he shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
3
2L
Standard typeMulti-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S”“D”
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after setting the ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Se
Se
S
H
S
Se
Fron
Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
9
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shift
or
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Fold down Pull
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Rear
Lock release buttonLock release button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
(2) Push
SetRelease
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Pull
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Lock release leverAngle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, and
return lever.
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes
Lig
Tu r
Hea
Fro
Day
star
dep
Fron
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
11
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically upon
starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will automatically change
depending on the darkness of the surroundings.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and
release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Do
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Interval wipe
Single wipe
SlowFast
Pull to wash and wipe
Rear (if equipped)
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Mo
Slid
Do
Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
(if equipped)
Pus
ope
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
Increase
Decrease
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
13
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Door-Back
Lock
Unlock
Open
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTilt
Close Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Lock
Unlock
r
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Radio
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button
(from to or one of ) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold
selection.
CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
SCROLL.”
“
U
“
P
a
AUX
Eject CD
Push to
turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select Station/CD
track scanMode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
View CD
text
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio
category
type
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance
SteeTy p e 2 functions
Ty p e 1 functions
AUX
By in
audi
USB
By c
port
thro
Eject CD
Push to
turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scan Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
View CD
text
Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio
category
type
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance
Setting
preset
buttonsMenuMute/
pause
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