2014 TOYOTA MATRIX lights

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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Airbag system componentsFront airbag sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Front passenger airbag
Side airbags
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system
sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seats Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seats
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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) ................. 182

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights (if
equipped)
P. 122
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 400

134 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will be
reduced slightly unless the con-
trol button is turned fully clock-
wise.
■Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 430)