2013 TOYOTA MATRIX key

368 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use CR2025 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
To y o t a dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

When trouble arises5
387
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 ........................... 3965-2. 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 ..................... 435

394 5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
■To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: Do not tow the vehicle when the
engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Never dinghy tow your vehicle to
prevent causing serious damage to the Active Torque Control 4WD system
(AWD models) and transmission. (P. 181)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission. If towing from the
rear, use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.

424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. Bring a mas-
ter key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

436 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

470 6-2. Customization
Door lock
(vehicles
with power
door lock
system)
(
P. 31)Unlocking using a keyDriver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
stepsAll doors
unlocked in one
step
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doorsOff On
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors. (vehi-
cles with an automatic
transmission)On Off
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors. (vehicles with
an automatic transmis-
sion)On Off
Illumination
(
P. 279)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
(vehicles with power
door lock system)On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” positionOn Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 400)Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzerOn Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

490 Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 346, 429
Child restraint system..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 368
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................52
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 314
Interior ................................... 317
Seat belts .............................. 318
Clock ......................................... 292
Compass ................................... 309
Condenser ................................ 342
Console box ............................. 284
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 430
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 285
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 469Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 438
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display
Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 326
Doors
Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 400
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 162D

491 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 388
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 397
If the engine will not start...... 422
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 423
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 425
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 397
If you have a flat tire ............ 408
If you lose your keys............. 424
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 395
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 433
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 435
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 389
If your vehicle overheats ...... 430Engine
Compartment ........................335
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................330
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............439
If the engine will not start ......422
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................430
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................445
Checking ...............................341
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................443
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................162
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E