2013 TOYOTA MATRIX tow

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.

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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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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

29 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the rear outside seat belt
buckles and move the rear
center seat belt buckle as
shown.
Lower the head restraints to
the lowest position.
Fold the seatback down while
pulling the seatback lock
release knob.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

47 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

80 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger has items resting on their
knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board or steering wheel pad.
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver and front passenger
deploy.