2013 TOYOTA MATRIX Owners Manual

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 information
Keys ..................................... 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 and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 59
Moon roof ............................. 61
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 641-6. 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
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 148
Driving assist systems ........ 152
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 161
Winter driving tips ............... 162
Trailer towing
(1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 166
Trailer towing
(2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 167
Dinghy towing
(automatic transmission)... 181
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ...... 1823-1. Using the air conditioning
system and 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 ................... 203
Using the CD player ........... 207
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 215
Operating an iPod .............. 225
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 234
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 242
Using the AUX port............. 246
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 248
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 251
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 254
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 259
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ........... 262
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 267
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Phone” menu) ................ 273
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 279
• Interior light ...................... 280
• Personal/interior lights...... 281
• Personal lights ................. 282
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 283
• Glove box ......................... 284
• Console box ..................... 284
• Cup holders ...................... 285
• Bottle holders ................... 287
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 288
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 290
Vanity mirrors ..................... 291
Clock .................................. 292
Ashtrays ............................. 293
Cigarette lighter .................. 294
Power outlet ....................... 295
Grocery bag hook............... 297
Seatback table ................... 299
Assist grips ......................... 300
Floor mat ............................ 301
Luggage compartment
feature .............................. 302
Compass ............................ 3094-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 314
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 317
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 320
General maintenance ......... 322
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 325
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 326
Hood ................................... 330
Positioning a floor jack........ 332
Engine compartment .......... 335
Tires.................................... 349
Tire inflation pressure ......... 358
Wheels................................ 362
Air conditioning filter ........... 365
Key battery ......................... 367
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 369
Light bulbs .......................... 378
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 388
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 389
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 395
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 396
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 397
If you have a flat tire............ 408
If the engine will not start .... 422
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 423
If you lose your keys ........... 424
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 425
If your vehicle overheats ..... 430
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 433
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 4356-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 438
Fuel information.................. 454
Tire information .................. 457
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 469
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 471
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 474
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 475
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 477
Abbreviation list ........................ 486
Alphabetical index .................... 488
What to do if... .......................... 498
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlights (low beam) P. 138
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 141
Hood P. 330
Windshield wipers P. 143
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 57
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights
P. 129, 138
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
P. 138, 140Moon roof  P. 61

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 349
P. 408
P. 451
P. 457
Back door P. 36Doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 64
Rear turn signal lights P. 129
Rear window defoggerP. 193
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 138
Rear window wiper  P. 146
License plate lights P. 138
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Glove box
P. 284
Front seats P. 40
Power window
switches
 P. 59
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 73
SRS driver airbag P. 73
Console box P. 284
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mats P. 301
Head restraints P. 46Bottle holders
P. 287
Bottle holders P. 287
Grocery bag hook
P. 297
Seat belts P. 48
Cup holders P. 285
SRS side airbags P. 73