2013 TOYOTA MATRIX automatic transmission

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013
Corolla Matrix
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry1 6 Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 14-15Auto lock/unlock2 8Automatic Transmission 8Auxiliary storage 17Bottle holders 19Clock 10Cruise control 17Cup holders 18Door-Back 13Door locks-Power 13Light control-Instrument panel 16Lights & turn signals 11Moonroof 13Parking brake 10Power outlet-12V DC 19Power outlet-115V AC 19Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear 9Seats-Head restraints 9Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 18Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10Windows-Power 12Windshield wipers & washers 12 Doors-Child safety locks 20Floor mat installation 23Seat belts 21Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21Star Safety SystemTM 22-23Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Odometer/Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Engine coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Electric power steering warning1
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)


-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
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2L
Standard typeMulti-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S”“D”
P
R
N
D
S
P
R
N
D
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after setting the ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)

Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
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