2013 TOYOTA MATRIX Quick Reference Guide

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“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
vv
AUX port or USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
USB port (if equipped)
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB mode.
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button
(
) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to
hold selection.

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE .
SCROLL.”
Push and turn
to adjust tone
& balance
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Push to pause or
resume playing
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
Volume control
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode
(“
” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
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Airflow vent
Use “
” or “” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically
switches to fresh air mode).
Fan speed
Temperature selector
For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode
(“
” indicator ON).
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Auxiliary storage
Instrument panel
Overhead console (if equipped)
Pull
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section
3-4 in the Owner’s Manual , for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual. ”
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Vehicles without moonroofVehicles with moonroof
Cup holders
FrontRear
Bottle holders
Front
MicrophoneMicrophone
Audio unit
End call
Start call
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Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped)
Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)
Designed for 12V car accessories.
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section
3-4 in the Owner’s Manual , for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual. ”
Vehicles without moonroof
Bottle holders
Front Rear
Microphone
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Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Rear door
Doors-Child safety locks
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “
SET” button until
the indicator blinks three times.
2.

Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Seat belts
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and remove the deck boards.
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
(1)
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE:

The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the
light.
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Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “
SET” button until
the indicator blinks three times.
2.

Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and remove the deck boards.
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Spare tireJack
(1)(2)
Wheel nut wrench
Jack handle
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE:

The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the
light.
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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