2013 TOYOTA MATRIX light

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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights or personal lights (P. 281, 282)
Interior lights (P. 280)

280 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior light
“DOOR” position
Off
On
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles with moon roof
When the light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights and per-
sonal/interior lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch
position, whether the doors are locked/unlocked (with power door lock sys-
tem) and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles without moon roof
When the light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior lights automati-
cally turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked (with power door lock system) and whether the doors
are open/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior lights and personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof)
remain on when the door is not fully closed and the light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 469)
Interior light

281 3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof)
■Interior lights
“DOOR” position
Off
On
■Personal lights
On/off
Personal/interior lights

282 3-5. Using the interior lights
Personal lights (vehicles without moon roof)
On/off
Personal lights

283
3
Interior features
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Auxiliary boxes
Glove box
Bottle holders
Cup holders
Console box

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3-7. Other interior features
Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Push the cigarette lighter
down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.
: If equipped

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. 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........................ 3254-3. 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

316 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
●When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.