2014 TOYOTA MATRIX park assist

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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
CAUTION
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When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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Alphabetical index
Back door
Back door ............................... 36
Wireless remote control.......... 28
Back-up lights Wattage ................................ 453
Battery Checking .............................. 345
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 425
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 162
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 251
Bluetooth® phone ................... 251
Bottle holder ............................ 287
Brake
Fluid...................................... 343
Parking brake ....................... 130
Brake assist ............................. 152
Break-in tips ............................ 109 Care
Exterior ..................................314
Interior ...................................317
Seat belts ..............................318
Cargo capacity .........................157
Cargo hooks .............................302
CD changer ...............................207
CD player ..................................207
Chains .......................................162
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........90
Booster seats, installation .......94
Convertible seats, definition ...............................90
Convertible seats, installation .............................94
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............85
Infant seats, definition .............90
Infant seats, installation...........94
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................................95
Installing CRS with
seat belts ..............................97
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................................101
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