2014 TOYOTA MATRIX tow

420 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
Also, not only can the following syste m not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect t he drive-train components:
●Active Torque Control 4WD system (if equipped)
■When stowing the flat tire
●
Make sure the rear seats are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out
in case of the sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.

434 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

490 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 346, 429
Child restraint syst em..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 368
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................53
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 314
Interior ................................... 317
Seat belts .............................. 318
Clock ......................................... 292
Compass ................................... 309
Condenser ................................ 342
Console box ............................. 284
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 430
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 285
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 469 Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 438
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 326
Doors Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 400
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 162D

491
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 388
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 397
If the engine will not start...... 422
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 423
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 425
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 397
If you have a flat tire ............ 408
If you lose your keys............. 424
If you think something is wrong ................................. 395
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 433
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 435
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 389
If your vehicle overheats ...... 430 Engine
Compartment ........................335
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................330
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............439
If the engine will not start ......422
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................430
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................445
Checking ...............................341
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................443
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

496 Alphabetical index
SunshadeRoof.........................................62
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 388
Engine switch ........................ 118
Fog light switch ..................... 141
Hazard light switch ................388
Ignition switch........................ 118
Light switches........................ 138
Power door lock switch ...........31
Power window switch ..............59
Window lock switch .................59
Wiper and washer switch ...... 143
Tachometer............................... 132
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch.................................... 138
Wattage ................................. 453
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....68
Theft prevention labels..............70
Tie-down belts .......................... 302
Tire inflation pressure ............. 358
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 463
Size ....................................... 460
Tire identification number ...... 459
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 461 Tires
Chains ................................... 162
Checking ............................... 349
If you have a flat tire.............. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 358
Inflation pressure sensor....... 350
Replacing .............................. 408
Rotating tires ......................... 349
Size ....................................... 451
Snow tires ............................. 162
Spare tire .............................. 408
Tonneau cover ......................... 304
Tools ......................................... 408
Total load capacity .................. 161
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Trailer towing ................ 166, 167
TRAC ......................................... 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trip meter ................................. 132
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 453
Vanity mirrors .......................... 291
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........ 19
Vehicle identification number ................................... 439
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
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