2012 TOYOTA MATRIX Quick Reference Guide

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Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the\
audio system OFF.
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AUX port or USB/AUX port
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Steering wheel switches
Volume control
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
USB port (if equipped)
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the \
USB
port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.
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Press DISC-AUX button to select
correct audio source
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Use “” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode
(“ ” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
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Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
Pull
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and\
the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” S\
ection 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroofVehicles with moonroof
Steering wheel telephone switches
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Volume control
Cup holders
FrontRear
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MicrophoneMicrophone
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Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
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Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from th\
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outside.
Rear door
Doors-Child safety locks
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “SET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced,\
turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initializat\
ion to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then r\
emains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE : The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in
tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initializ\
ed
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off th\
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light.
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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child rest\
raint
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
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Seat belts
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and remove the deck boards.
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Spare tireJack
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Wheel nut wrench
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine powe\
r and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling\
.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC red\
uces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to eac\
h
wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness for
the current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum
traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add bra\
king
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine powe\
r, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive safely.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectiveness of \
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart
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