2013 TOYOTA MATRIX door lock

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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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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Window lock switch 
P. 59
Power window switches  P. 59
Door lock switch  P. 31
Inside door lock button P. 32

Before driving1
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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.............................. 571-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 59
Moon roof ........................... 61
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 64
1-6. 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

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if
an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer,
and lock the vehicle once more.
■Panic mode
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds an alarm
(press and hold)
Unlocks doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
: If equipped

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Before driving
■Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 367)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 469)

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■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote
control, key or door lock switch.
■Wireless remote control (if equipped)
P. 2 8
■Key
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Vehicles with power door lock
system: Turning the key locks
and unlocks all doors. In the
driver’s door lock, turning the
key once unlocks the driver’s
door. Turning the key again
within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
■Door lock switch (if equipped)
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors