2012 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual
2012 Toyota Matrix Manual
2012 Toyota Matrix manual content summary:
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. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident. 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information. 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 2
note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 3
for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation. Vehicle control and operation data recording Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain information about your vehicle's operation, such as: • Engine speed • Accelerator status • Brake status - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 4
: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 5
the specific vehicle or vehicle owner Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle. Perchlorate Material Special - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 6
CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 7
Symbols used throughout this manual Cautions & Notices CAUTION This is a warning against anything what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment. Symbols used in illustrations Safety symbol The symbol of a circle with a slash through - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 8
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1 -1 . K e y inform a t ion Ke ys The following keys are provided with the vehicle. Vehicles without wireless remote control Keys Key number plate Vehicles with wireless remote control Keys Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 28) Key number plate - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 10
1-1. Key information NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 11
1 -2 . Ope ning, c losing a nd loc k ing t he doors Wire le ss re m ot e c ont rol ∗ The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle from outside the vehicle. Locks all doors Sounds an alarm (press and hold) Unlocks doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver's door. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 12
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 13
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 14
1 -2 . Ope ning, c losing a nd loc k ing t he doors Doors The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control, key or door lock switch. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 15
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 16
to P unlocks all doors. All doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to "ACC" or "LOCK". Before driving *: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only The shift position linked door locking function works when all doors are closed. 33 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 17
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 18
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 19
1 -2 . Ope ning, c losing a nd loc k ing t he doors Ba ck door The back door can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control or key. Wireless remote control (if equipped) →P. 28 Key Locks the back door Unlocks the back door Opens the back door - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 21
. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident. ● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Such additional weight on the back door may cause the back door to fall closed again after it is - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 23
1 -3 . Adjust a ble c om pone nt s (se a t s, m irrors, st e e ring w he e l) Front se at s Seat position lever adjustment Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver's side only) Folding down the front passenger's seat (vehicles with seatback table) STEP 1 Move - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 24
at the most upright lock position. 1 Before driving STEP 3 Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback down. Active head restraints When the occupant's back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly forward - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 25
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 26
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 27
a ble c om pone nt s (se a t s, m irrors, st e e ring w he e l) Re a r se at s The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down. STEP 1 Stow the rear outside seat belt buckles and move the rear center seat belt buckle as shown. STEP 2 Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. STEP - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 28
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 29
1 -3 . Adjust a ble c om pone nt s (se a t s, m irrors, st e e ring w he e l) H e a d re st ra int s Head restraints are provided for all seats. Up Pull the head restraints up. Lock release button Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 30
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 31
1 -3 . Adjust a ble c om pone nt s (se a t s, m irrors, st e e ring w he e l) Se at be lt s Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 32
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 33
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 34
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 35
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 36
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 37
, st e e ring w he e l) St e e ring w he e l The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position. STEP 1 Hold the steering wheel and press the lever down. STEP 2 Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever up to - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 38
headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions. Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Normal position Anti-glare position 1 Before driving Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 39
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Adjusting the height of the rear view mirror Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 40
a t s, m irrors, st e e ring w he e l) Out side re a r vie w m irrors Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch. STEP 1 Select a mirror to adjust. Left Right Before driving 1 STEP 2 Adjust the mirror. Up Right Down Left Folding back the mirrors Push backward to fold the mirrors. 57 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 42
∗ The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches. Closing Opening One-touch opening (driver's window only)* 1 Before driving *: Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop window travel partway. Lock switch Press the switch down to lock the passenger window - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 43
1-4. Opening and closing the windows CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 44
M oon roof ∗ 1 -4 . Ope ning a nd c losing t he w indow s Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 45
1-4. Opening and closing the windows - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 46
1-4. Opening and closing the windows CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 47
1 -5 . Re fue ling Ope ning t he fue l t a nk c a p Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 48
1-5. Refueling Closing the fuel tank cap When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard. After releasing your hand, the cap will turn slightly to the opposite direction. 1 Before driving - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 49
1-5. Refueling CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 50
1-5. Refueling NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 51
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 52
1-6. Theft deterrent system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 53
1 -6 . T he ft de t e rre nt syst e m T he ft preve nt ion la be ls (exc e pt for Ca na da ) These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law. 70 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 54
Sa fe t y inform a t ion Corre c t driving post ure Drive in a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well so that the controls are easily operable. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is facing your chest. (→P. 54) Lock the head restraint in - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 55
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 56
may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury. 1 Before driving Front airbags Driver airbag and front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact with - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 57
1-7. Safety information Airbag system components Front 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 airbag sensors Curtain shield airbags "AIR BAG ON" and "AIR - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 58
vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system components diagram in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 59
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 60
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 61
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 62
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 63
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 64
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 65
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 66
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 67
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 68
classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger. 1 Before driving SRS warning light "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light "AIR BAG ON" indicator light Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 85 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 69
1-7. Safety information Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 70
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 71
*4 : Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 90) : In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for installing the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 72
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 73
a child restraint system on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child. ● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child restraint - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 74
1-7. Safety information Types of child restraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child. Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat 1 Before driving Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat Booster seat 91 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 75
1-7. Safety information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 76
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 77
. Sa fe t y inform a t ion I nst a lling child re st ra int s Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 78
LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors. 1 Before driving STEP 2 STEP 3 Canada only For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system. 95 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 79
LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors. STEP 2 STEP 3 Canada only For owners in Canada: A symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system. 96 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 80
1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 81
1-7. Safety information STEP 4 While pushing the child seat down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 82
child seat into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. 1 After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. STEP 5 Before driving If the child - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 83
1-7. Safety information Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt Push the release button and fully retract the seat belt. 100 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 84
top tether strap STEP 1 Secure the child restraint using the seat belt or the lower anchors, and remove the head restraint. 1 Before driving STEP 2 Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 85
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 86
1-7. Safety information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 87
1-7. Safety information 104 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 88
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 89
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 90
2-1. Driving procedures Starting on a steep uphill Automatic transmission STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. Manual transmission STEP 1 With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 91
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 92
2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 93
Toyota dealer immediately. ● Vehicles with an automatic with an automatic transmission) or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected. ● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 94
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. ● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 95
2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 96
2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. ● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 97
2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 98
2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 99
2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 100
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Engine (ignit ion) sw it ch - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 101
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 102
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 103
2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 104
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Aut om at ic t ra nsm ission ∗ Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 105
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 106
2-1. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in S mode (multi-mode type) Shift the shift lever to the S position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 4 or 5. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if AI-SHIFT has - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 107
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 108
2-1. Driving procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 109
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s M a nua l t ra nsm ission ∗ - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 110
2-1. Driving procedures 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (with double wishbone rear suspension) mph (km/h) Shift position 1 2 3 4 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h) Shift position 1 2 3 4 Maximum speed 34 (55) 56 (91) 82 (132) 121 (195) Maximum speed 31 (50) 54 (87) 83 (134) 113 (183) 128 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 111
Tur n signa l leve r 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. 2 Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change. The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever. When driving - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 112
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Pa rk ing bra ke U.S.A. Canada Sets the parking brake Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal. Releases the parking brake Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 113
2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s H or n To sound the horn, press on or close to the mark. 2 When driving - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 114
e r Ga uge s a nd m e t e rs The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the engine switch is in the "ON" position. Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 115
coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. Automatic equipped) →P. 122 transmission shift position indicator lights (if Odometer and trip B can be used to record and display different distances independently. 2 When driving Low fuel level warning light →P. 416 133 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 116
2-2. Instrument cluster Instrument panel light control The 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 control button is turned fully clockwise. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 117
2 -2 . I nst rum e nt c lust e r I ndic at ors a nd w a r ning light s The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle's various systems. Instrument cluster 2 When driving Center panel 135 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 118
2-2. Instrument cluster - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 119
2-2. Instrument cluster - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 120
2 -3 . Ope ra t ing t he light s a nd w ipe rs H e a dlight sw it ch The headlights can be operated manually. Type A The daytime running lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 121
plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on. 2 When driving Turning on the high beam headlights With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 122
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 123
2 -3 . Ope ra t ing t he light s a nd w ipe rs Fog light sw it ch ∗ The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam. Type A Off Front fog lights on 2 When driving ∗: If equipped 141 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 124
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Type B Off Front fog lights on 142 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 125
w ipe rs a nd w a she r Wiper can be operated manually. Type A Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed windshield wiper operation Temporary operation 2 When driving Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency* Decreases the intermittent - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 126
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Wash/wipe operation Wipers operate automatically. Type B Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed windshield wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency* Decreases the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 127
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Wash/wipe operation Wipers operate automatically. 2 When driving - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 128
t he light s a nd w ipe rs Re a r w indow w ipe r a nd w a she r ∗ Type A Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation dual Wiper operates automatically. Washer/wiper operation dual Wiper operates automatically. ∗: If equipped 146 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 129
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Type B Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation dual 2 Wiper operates automatically. Washer/wiper operation dual When driving Wiper operates automatically. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 130
2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Cruise c ont rol ∗ Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. Indicators Cruise control switch - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 131
2-4. Using other driving systems - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 132
2-4. Using other driving systems - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 133
2-4. Using other driving systems - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 134
2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Driving a ssist syst e m s To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 135
), or 4 wheels (AWD) spin, the indicator flashes to indicate that VSC/TRAC have been engaged. 2 When driving To disable TRAC and/or VSC If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 136
2-4. Using other driving systems - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 137
2-4. Using other driving systems - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 138
2-4. Using other driving systems CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 139
fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. 2 When driving Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity (4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the " - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 140
2-5. Driving information (6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (→P. 166) Example on your vehicle Cargo capacity Total - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 141
2-5. Driving information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 142
2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Ve hicle loa d lim it s Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, trailer weight rating and cargo capacity. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 143
2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Wint e r driving t ips Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 144
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 145
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 146
2-5. Driving information NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 147
recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers. 2 When driving 165 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 148
, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped). To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 149
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 150
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 151
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 152
2-5. Driving information GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 153
2-5. Driving information Trailer Tongue Weight ● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below. ● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions. • Tongue Weight The gross - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 154
Driving information Hitch Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. ● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota . Positions for towing hitch receiver and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 155
manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control. ● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicletrailer connections. Recheck after driving wheel and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 156
forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes. ● Automatic transmission: To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in "D". If in the S mode, the transmission shift gear - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 157
under both the vehicle's and trailer's wheels. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic transmission) and turn off the engine. STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 ● When - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 158
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 159
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 160
2-5. Driving information - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 161
2-5. Driving information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 162
2-5. Driving information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 163
2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Dinghy t ow ing (a ut om at ic t ra nsm ission) Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 164
2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Dinghy t ow ing (m a nua l t ra nsm ission) Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 165
2-5. Driving information NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 166
3 -1 . U sing t he a ir c ondit ioning syst e m a nd de fogge r Air c ondit ioning syst e m Heater Air outlet selection dial Fan speed control dial Temperature control dial Air intake mode switch Air conditioning system Air outlet selection dial Fan speed control dial Temperature control dial - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 167
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the settings - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 168
conditioning system and defogger Air flows to the upper body and feet. : Some models Mainly air flows to the feet. : Some models Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 169
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Air flows to the windshield and side windows. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 170
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets Adjusting the position Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Opening and closing Open the vent Close the vent 190 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 171
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 172
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 173
3 -1 . U sing t he a ir c ondit ioning syst e m a nd de fogge r Rear w indow and outside rear view mirror defoggers Clear the rear window using the defogger. On/off The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. 3 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 174
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m Audio syst e m t ype s Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller) Type B: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller) 194 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 175
USB memory Optimal use of the audio system Using the AUX port Using the steering wheel audio switches Page P. 197 P. 204 P. 211 P. 220 P. 227 P. 235 ) The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and messages may be changed. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Press Press Press Press . ( - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 176
3-2. Using the audio system CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 177
for receivable stations Type B Power Volume Adjusting the frequency (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode) Station selector Seeking a frequency Scanning for receivable stations Changing the channel category AM/FM/SAT mode button Setting preset buttons Mute Displaying radio text messages 197 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 178
button (from to or one of ) the station is to be set to until you hear a beep. Type B: Each time is pressed, station pages are changed. There are a total of 6 pages. Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 179
3-2. Using the audio system XM® Satellite Radio (type B only) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 180
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NOT AVAILABLE The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or "CH001". If it does not change automatically, select another channel. Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877438-9677 (Canada - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 184
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m U sing t he CD pla ye r Type A Power Volume Reverse Fast-forward CD eject Selecting a track Repeat play Playback Random playback Searching playback Displaying text messages Type B Power Volume Selector buttons Selecting a track CD eject Selecting a track/ - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 185
3-2. Using the audio system Loading CDs - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 186
3-2. Using the audio system Selecting a CD (with a CD changer) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 187
3-2. Using the audio system Random playback - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 188
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3-2. Using the audio system NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 190
3-2. Using the audio system NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 191
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m Pla ying M P3 a nd WM A disc s Type A Power Volume Fast-forward Selecting a file CD eject Reverse 3 Interior features Selecting a file Searching playback Random playback Repeat play Playback Selecting a folder Displaying text messages Type B Power Volume - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 192
3-2. Using the audio system Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs →P. 205 Selecting MP3 and WMA discs (with a CD changer) →P. 206 Selecting and scanning a folder - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 193
3-2. Using the audio system Fast-forwarding and reversing files Type A Press Type B Press and hold "∧" or "∨" on . (reverse) or (fast-forward). Playing and pausing files (type B only) Press Repeat play - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 194
3-2. Using the audio system Random playback - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 195
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 196
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 197
3-2. Using the audio system ● Compatible media Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CDRWs. Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or marked - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 198
ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.) WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it • To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. • CD-R or CD-RW - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 199
3-2. Using the audio system NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 200
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m Ope rat ing a n iPod ∗ Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 201
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 202
3-2. Using the audio system Selecting a play mode STEP 1 STEP 2 Press Press Pressing (BROWSE) to select iPod menu mode. that corresponds to the desired play mode. (MORE) to change to the second selection list. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 203
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 204
3-2. Using the audio system Selecting songs Turn or press "∧" or "∨" on to select the desired song. Playing and pausing songs Press . Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs Press and hold "∧" or "∨" on Shuffle playback . - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 205
3-2. Using the audio system Switching the display Press Each time . is pressed, the display changes in the following order: Track title → Track title/Artist name → Track title/Album name → Track title/Elapsed time - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 206
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 207
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m Ope rat ing a U SB m e m or y ∗ Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 208
3-2. Using the audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 209
3-2. Using the audio system Selecting and scanning a folder - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 210
3-2. Using the audio system Fast-forwarding and rewinding files Press and hold "∧" or "∨" on Random playback . - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 211
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Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz) • Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 213
Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.) WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making • To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. • There - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 214
3-2. Using the audio system NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 215
3 -2 . U sing t he a udio syst e m Opt im a l use of t he a udio syst e m Type A Adjusting the sound quality and ASL 3 Type B Selector buttons Adjusting the sound quality and ASL Interior features Menu button 235 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 216
3-2. Using the audio system Using the audio control function - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 217
Type B Mode displayed BASS TREB FADE Sound quality mode Bass* Treble* Front/rear volume balance Left/right volume balance Level -5 to 5 -5 to 5 F7 to R7 Turn to the left Low Turn to the right High Shifts to front Shifts to rear BAL L7 to R7 Shifts to left Shifts to right 3 *: The - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 218
3-2. Using the audio system Type B STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Press Press Press . (MORE). (ASL). Press that corresponds to the desired mode (LOW, MID, HIGH or OFF). ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 219
t he AU X por t This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the vehicle's speakers. Type A STEP 1 Open the cover and connect the portable audio device. 3 STEP 2 Press . Interior features Type B STEP 1 Open the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 220
3-2. Using the audio system STEP 2 Press . - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 221
sw it che s Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel. Volume Radio mode: Selects radio stations CD mode: Selects tracks, files (MP3 and : Selects songs USB memory mode: Selects files and folders Bluetooth® audio mode: Selects tracks and albums Turns the power - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 222
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source changes as follows each time is pressed. Type A FM→CD→CD changer (with a CD changer)→AUX→AM Type B FM→SAT→CD→CD changer (with a CD changer) →AUX→USB/iPod→Bluetooth® Audio→AM Adjusting the volume Press "+" on ume. Press and hold - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 223
Press "∧" or "∨" on to select the desired track/file or song. STEP 2 Selecting a folder or album STEP 1 Press mode. to select CD, USB memory or Bluetooth® audio STEP 2 Press and hold "∧" or "∨" on until you hear a beep. 3 Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only) STEP - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 224
system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication. This audio system supports Bluetooth®, a wireless data system capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable player does not - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 225
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 226
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 227
3 -3 . U sing t he Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m U sing t he Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 228
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 229
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system Operating the system using voice commands By following voice guidance instructions output from the speaker, voice commands enable the operation of the Bluetooth® audio system without the need to check the display or operate - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 230
to register a Bluetooth® enabled portable player in the system. Follow the procedure below to register (pair) a portable player: STEP 1 STEP 2 Press and hold Press (SETUP). until "BT AUDIO" is displayed. The introductory guidance and portable player name registration instructions are heard. STEP - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 231
the manual that comes with the portable player for the operation of the portable player. Guidance for registration completion is heard. If the portable player has a Bluetooth® the Bluetooth® device address and name Initializing the system BT Audio Setup (BT audio setup) Setup (Setup) Change Name - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 232
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 233
3 -3 . U sing t he Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m Ope rat ing a Blue t oot h ® e na ble d port a ble pla ye r Power Volume Selector knob Selecting an album Selecting a track/ fast-forwarding and reversing Playback Displaying text messages Playback/pause 3 Interior features Selecting an album - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 234
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks Press and hold "∧" or "∨" on Switching the display Press . . Each time is pressed, the display changes in the following order: Track title → Track title/Artist name → Track title/Album name → Track title/Elapsed time - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 235
3 -3 . U sing t he Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m Setting up a Bluetooth ® ena bled porta ble player Registering a portable player in the Bluetooth® audio system allows the system to function. The following functions can be used for registered portable players: - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 236
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system Registering a portable player Select "Pair Audio Players (Pair audio player)" using a voice command or , and perform the procedure for registering a portable player. (→P. 250) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 237
the Bluetooth® audio system STEP 3 Press the talk switch and say "From car" or "From audio", and select "Confirm" using a voice command or . If "From car" is selected, the portable player will be automatically connected whenever the engine switch is in either the "ACC" or "ON" position. Changing - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 238
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system Listing the registered portable players Select "List Audio will become available: ● Selecting a portable player: "Select Audio Player" ● Changing a registered name: "Change Name" ● Deleting a portable player: "Delete Audio Player" Changing the passkey - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 239
, press the talk switch. 3 Interior features If the portable player to be deleted is paired as a Bluetooth® phone, the registration of the mobile phone can be deleted at the same time. A voice guidance instruction to delete a mobile phone is heard. STEP 3 Select "Confirm" using a voice command or - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 240
3 -3 . U sing t he Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m Blue t oot h ® a udio syst e m se t up - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 241
sing t he ha nds-fre e phone syst e m (for c e llula r phone ) Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features ∗ This system supports Bluetooth®, which allows you to make or receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and the system, and without operating the cellular phone - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 242
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Title Using the hands-free phone system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 243
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 244
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 245
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 246
3 -4 . U sing t he ha nds-fre e phone syst e m (for c e llula r phone ) Using the hands-free phone system ∗ (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 247
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 248
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 249
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Operating the system using a voice command By following voice guidance instructions output from the speaker, voice commands enable the operation of the hands-free phone system without the need to check the display or operate - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 250
in the system. The phone registration mode will be entered automatically when starting the system with no cellular phone registered. Follow hook switch or the talk switch. The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are heard. Select "Pair Phone" using a voice command or . - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 251
using a voice command or . Registration to the hands-free phone system and Bluetooth® audio system at the same time STEP 5 Select "Int. Audio (Internal or . 3 A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction for inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard. STEP 7 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 252
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Menu list of the hands-free phone system - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 253
phone) First menu Second menu Third menu Set PIN Phonebook Lock (Phone book lock) Phonebook Unlock (Phone book unlock) Pair Phone Change Phone Name (Change name) Operation detail Setting a PIN code Locking the phone book Security Unlocking the phone book Registering the cellular phone to be - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 254
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 255
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 256
3 -4 . U sing t he ha nds-fre e phone syst e m (for c e llula r phone ) M a k ing a phone c a ll - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 257
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Dialing by inputting a name STEP 1 STEP 2 Press the talk switch and say "Dial by name". Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch and say a registered name. b. Press the talk switch - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 258
cellular phone and system while dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the following methods: a. Operate the cellular phone. Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the operation of the phone. b. Press the off-hook switch*1. c. Press the talk switch and say "Call - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 259
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) The following operations can be performed: Dialing: Press the off-hook switch or select "Dial" using a voice command or . Storing the number in the phone book: Select "Store" using a voice command or . Deleting: Select "Delete" using a - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 260
3 -4 . U sing t he ha nds-fre e phone syst e m (for c e llula r phone ) Se t t ing a c e llula r phone Registering a cellular phone in the hands-free phone system allows the system to function. The following functions can be used for registered cellular phones: - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 261
of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch. 3 Interior features Pattern B STEP 2 Select the cellular phone to be used using . Changing a registered name STEP 1 Select "Change Phone Name (Change name)" using a voice command or . 281 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 262
"Phone Setup". Pressing the talk switch while the name of a cellular phone is being read selects the cellular phone, and the following functions will be available Selecting a cellularphone: "Select Phone" Changing a registered name: "Change Name" Deleting a cellular phone: "Delete Phone" 282 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 263
switch and say "List phones". While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch. 3 Interior features Changing the passkey STEP 1 Select "Set Passkey" using a voice command or . STEP 2 Press the talk switch, say a 4 to 8-digit number, and select "Confirm - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 264
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Turning the hands-free phone automatic connection on/off - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 265
3 -4 . U sing t he ha nds-fre e phone syst e m (for c e llula r phone ) Se c urit y a nd syst e m se t up To enter the menu of each setting, follow the steps below: - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 266
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 267
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Setting voice guidance volume STEP 1 STEP 2 Select "Guidance Vol" using . Change the voice guidance volume. To decrease the volume: Turn counterclockwise. To increase the volume: Turn Initialization clockwise. 3 Interior features STEP - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 268
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number 1. "Phonebook" → 2. "Add Entry" ● Setting speed dial 1. "Phonebook" → 2. "Speed Dial (Set speed dial)" ● Changing a registered name 1. "Phonebook" → 2. "Change Name" ● Deleting registered data 1. "Phonebook" → 2. "Delete Entry" ● Deleting speed dial 1. "Phonebook" → 2. "Delete Speed Dial - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 270
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 271
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Inputting a phone number using STEP2-1 Select "Manual Input" using . STEP2-2 Input a phone number using once again. , and press Input the phone number 1 digit at a time. Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 272
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) STEP 3 Select the name to be registered by either of the following methods, and select "Confirm" using a voice command or : a. Press the talk switch and say the desired name. b. Select "Record Name" using name. , and say the desired STEP - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 273
select "Confirm" using a voice command or . b. Press and hold the desired preset button. Changing a registered name STEP 1 STEP 2 Select "Change Name" using a voice command or . 3 Select the name to be changed by either of the following methods. a. Press the talk switch, say desired name, and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 274
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Deleting registered data STEP 1 Select "Delete Entry" using a voice command or . STEP 2 Select the data to be deleted by either of the following methods, and select "Confirm" using a voice command or : a. Press the talk switch, and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 275
to "Phonebook". Pressing the talk switch while the desired data is being read aloud selects the data, and the following function will be available Dialing: "Dial" Changing a registered name: "Change Name" Deleting an entry: "Delete Entry" Setting a speed dial: "Speed Dial (Set speed dial)" 3 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 276
3 -5 . U sing t he int e rior light s I nt e rior light s list Personal/interior lights or personal lights (→P. 298, 299) Interior lights (→P. 297) 296 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 277
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior light - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 278
3-5. Using the interior lights Personal/interior lights Personal/interior lights (vehicles with moon roof) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 279
3-5. Using the interior lights Personal lights Personal lights (vehicles without moon roof) On/off 3 Interior features 299 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 280
3 -6 . U sing t he st ora ge fe a t ure s List of st ora ge fe at ure s Auxiliary boxes Glove box Bottle holders Cup holders Console box CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 281
3-6. Using the storage features Glove box and console box Glove box Pull up the lever. CAUTION 3 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 282
3-6. Using the storage features Cup holders Cup holders Front Rear Pull the lid to open. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 283
3-6. Using the storage features Cup holders - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 284
3-6. Using the storage features Bottle holders Bottle holders Front Rear CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 285
3-6. Using the storage features Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 286
3-6. Using the storage features Auxiliary boxes CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 287
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Sun visors Forward position: Flip down. Side position: Flip down, unhook, and swing to the side. 3 Interior features 307 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 288
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Va nit y m irrors Slide the cover. 308 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 289
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Clock Adjusts the hour. Adjusts the minutes. Rounds hour.* to the nearest *: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00 1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 290
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Asht ra ys ∗ An ashtray can be installed in a cup holder. CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 291
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Ciga re t t e light e r ∗ Push the down. cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter will pop up when it is ready for use. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 292
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Pow e r out le t ∗ The power outlet can be used for a following component. 12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A. 115 V: Accessories that uses less than 100 W. Type A (12 V) Type B (115 V) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 293
3-7. Other interior features NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 294
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Groc e r y ba g hook This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bag. Cabin Press the hook. Luggage compartment 314 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 295
3-7. Other interior features NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 296
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Se at ba ck t a ble ∗ Front passenger's seatback can be used as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped. Fold down the front passenger's seat to use the seatback table. (→P. 40) CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 297
ure s Floor m at Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto For details, refer to the floor mat retention clip installation instructions supplied with the clips. 3 Interior features CAUTION Observe the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 298
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Lugga ge c om pa r t m e nt fe at ure - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 299
3-7. Other interior features - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 300
3-7. Other interior features - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 301
3-7. Other interior features STEP 4 Slowly unfold the tonneau cover. STEP 5 Attach the hook to the hook brackets. 3 Interior features STEP 6 Raise the rear center head restraint to attach the hook. 321 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 302
3-7. Other interior features Folding the tonneau cover STEP 1 Hold the tonneau cover with both hands. Point your thumbs in opposite directions. STEP 2 Bend one side of the cover towards you. STEP 3 Twist the other side in the opposite direction, as shown in the illustration. 322 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 303
3-7. Other interior features STEP 4 Make a small circle, then fold it inward. STEP 5 Make sure the three circles are side by side. 3 Interior features STEP 6 Put it in the bag. 323 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 304
3-7. Other interior features CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 305
3 -7 . Ot he r int e rior fe a t ure s Com pa ss ∗ The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the vehicle is heading. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 306
3-7. Other interior features Calibrating the compass The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by the earth's magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. If you cross over a map boundary shown in the illustration, the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 307
3-7. Other interior features - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 308
3-7. Other interior features CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 309
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. Wash the or soft cloth, such as a chamois. ● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water. ● Wipe away any water. ● Wax the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 310
4-1. Maintenance and care - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 311
4-1. Maintenance and care NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 312
4 -1 . M a int e na nc e a nd c a re Cle a ning a nd prot e c t ing t he ve hicle int e rior The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and keep it in top condition: - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 313
4-1. Maintenance and care - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 314
4-1. Maintenance and care NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 315
4 -2 . M a int e na nc e M a int e na nc e re quire m e nt s To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance is essential. It is the owner's responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenance. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 316
4-2. Maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 317
" or "Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance Guide". It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice. Engine compartment Items Battery Brake fluid Engine coolant Engine oil Exhaust system Radiator - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 318
4-2. Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Accelerator pedal Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check points • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)? • operate properly? • Moves smoothly? • Has correct free play? • No strange noises? Seat belts Seats Steering wheel 339 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 319
exterior Items Doors Engine hood Fluid leaks Check points • Operate smoothly? • The lock system works properly? • Is there any leakage after parking? Tires • Inflation pressure is correct? • Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? • Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule? • Wheel nuts are - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 320
4 -2 . M a int e na nc e Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 321
" is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. For Canada: "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. • Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant) • "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent • Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 322
Do-it-yourself maintenance Items Fuses (→P. 385) Parts and tools • Fuse with same amperage rating as original ⎯ Radiator and condenser (→P. 358) Tire inflation pressure (→P. 374) (→P. 363) • Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source • Water washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 323
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury observe the following precautions. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 324
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 325
lever. The hood will pop up slightly. STEP 2 Lift the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. STEP 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot. 346 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 326
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 327
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e Posit ioning a floor ja ck When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 328
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 329
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 330
-FE) engine 4 Engine oil filler cap (→P. 354) Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 353) Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 359) Fuse box (→P. 385) Battery Radiator Condenser (→P. 361) (→P. 358) (→P. 358) Maintenance and care Electric cooling fan Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 357) Washer fluid tank (→P. 363 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 331
L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 357) Engine oil filler cap (→P. 354) Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 353) Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 359) Fuse box Battery Radiator Condenser (→P. 385) (→P. 361) (→P. 358) (→P. 358) Electric cooling fans Washer fluid tank (→P. 363) 352 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 332
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 333
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Low Full - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 334
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 335
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 336
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine coolant The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Reservoir cap "FULL" "LOW" If the level is on or below the "LOW" line, add coolant up to the "FULL" line. (→P. 446) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 337
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 338
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Brake fluid - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 339
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance STEP 2 Disconnect the claws remove the service cover. and STEP 3 Remove the reservoir cap. STEP 4 Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 340
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 341
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 342
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 343
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 344
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e T ire s Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 345
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must also be installed. When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new tire pressure warning valve and - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 347
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Registering ID codes The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code of tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 350
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 351
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 352
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 353
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e T ire inflat ion pre ssure - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 354
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 355
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 357
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e Whe e ls If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling control. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 359
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 360
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e Air c ondit ioning filt e r The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 361
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 362
4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e Key battery (vehicles w ith w ireless remote control) Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 363
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 364
switch OFF. Open the fuse box cover. Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Engine compartment Under the driver's side instrument panel Remove the lid. 4 Maintenance and care STEP 3 After a system failure, see "Fuse layout and amperage ratings" (→P. 388) for details about which fuse to check - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 365
6 For type A and B fuses: Remove the fuse. Check if the fuse has blown. Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid. Type A Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 366
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your Toyota dealer. Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your Toyota dealer. 4 Maintenance and care 387 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse layout and amperage ratings - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 368
steering EFI MAIN, HORN, IG2 H-LP LH LO, H-LP RH LO, H-LP LH HI, H-LP RH HI Emission control system Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system Right-hand headlight (high beam) Left-hand headlight (high beam) Right-hand headlight (low beam) Left-hand headlight (low - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 369
control Spare fuse Spare fuse Spare fuse No circuit No circuit Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, EFI NO. 1, EFI NO. 2 Horn Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, starting system, IGN, METER PTC heater PTC heater Power - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 370
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 371
anti-lock brake system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, tire pressure warning system, vehicle stability control system, all wheel drive system Back-up lights, charging system, rear window defogger, auto antiglare inside rear view mirror On-board diagnosis - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 372
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse 24 25 26 27 FR FOG AM1 DEF POWER Ampere 15 A 7.5 A 30 A 30 A Circuit Front fog lights Starting system, shift lock control system Rear window defogger, MIR HTR Power windows - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 373
replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer. For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 374
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 375
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Replacing light bulbs - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 376
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance STEP 2 Unplug the bulb while depressing the lock release. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 377
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance STEP 4 Unplug the bulb while depressing the lock release. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 378
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 379
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance STEP 3 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise. Rear turn signal light Back-up light Stop/tail and rear side marker light Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light Back-up light Stop/tail and rear side marker light STEP 4 400 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 380
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 381
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 382
5 -1 . Esse nt ia l inform a t ion Em e rge ncy fla she rs Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an accident. Press the switch to flash all the turn signal lights. To turn them off, press the switch once again. NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 383
are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck. AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly. (→P. 407, 410) Before towing The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer before towing. ● The engine is running, but - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 384
roads for short distances at low speeds. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition. 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine Towing eyelet 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Towing eyelet 406 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 385
information Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake. 5 When trouble arises From the front (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. 407 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 386
5-1. Essential information From the rear Automatic transmission: Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. Manual transmission: We recommend to use a towing dolly under the front wheels. When not using a towing dolly, turn the engine switch to the "ACC" position and shift the shift lever to N. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 387
5-1. Essential information CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 388
5-1. Essential information NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 389
5 -1 . Esse nt ia l inform a t ion I f you t hink som e t hing is w rong If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 390
Fue l pum p shut off syst e m To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated. STEP 1 STEP 2 Turn the - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 391
drive the vehicle may be dangerous. The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota fully released the system is operating normally. (U.S.A.) (Canada) *: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 392
the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Warning light Warning light/Details Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system. Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. Have the vehicle inspected - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 393
warning light Indicates a malfunction in: • ABS; or • The brake assist system. (Canada) Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS Indicates a malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD system. 5 (Flashes) (AWD models) When trouble arises - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 394
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 395
the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as • Natural causes → ( P. 419) • Flat tire → ( P. 424) When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system (→P. 420) Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. 5 When trouble arises 417 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 396
/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound at a different tone for 20 more seconds. *3: Refer to the separate "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement" for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle. 418 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 397
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 398
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 399
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 400
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 401
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 402
5 -2 . St e ps t o t a k e in a n e m e rge nc y I f you have a flat t ire Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 403
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency Taking out the jack STEP 1 Turn the knobs to the "UNLOCK" position and remove the deck board. STEP 2 Detach the hook. 5 When trouble arises 425 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 404
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency Taking out the spare tire STEP 1 Turn the knobs to the "UNLOCK" position and remove the deck boards. STEP 2 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire. 426 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 405
the tires. Wheel chock positions Behind the rear righthand side tire Behind the rear lefthand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire Flat tire Lefthand side Front Righthand side Lefthand side Rear Righthand side STEP 2 5 When trouble arises - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 406
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 3 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn). STEP 4 Turn the tire jack portion "A" by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point. The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions. 428 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 407
take in an emergency STEP 5 Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground. STEP 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire. When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface. 5 When trouble arises 429 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 408
loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle. STEP 2 Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount. Replacing a steel wheel with a compact spare tire Tapered portion Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 409
. Tightening torque: 76 ft• lbf (103 N• m, 10.5 kgf• m) STEP 5 Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. Stowing the flat tire 5 STEP 1 Vehicles with aluminum wheel: Before stowing the flat tire, remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reveres side. When trouble arises 431 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 410
Hook the belt clips closest to the buckles onto the front cargo hooks. STEP 3 Pass the belts through the center hole of the wheel. STEP 4 Hook the other side of the clips of the belts to the rear hooks. STEP 5 Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the luggage compartment. 432 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 411
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 6 Pull the ends of the belts to secure the tire. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 412
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 413
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 414
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 415
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 416
5 -2 . St e ps t o t a k e in a n e m e rge nc y I f t he e ngine w ill not st a r t If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure (→P. 118) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 120), confirm the following points. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 417
3 STEP 4 Set the parking brake. Turn the engine switch to the "ACC" position. Depress the brake pedal. Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent. STEP 5 Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed. 5 When trouble arises 439 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 418
5 -2 . St e ps t o t a k e in a n e m e rge nc y I f you lose your ke ys New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. Bring a master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate. 440 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 419
start your Toyota following the steps below. 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine STEP 1 5 Remove the engine cover. Raise the rear of the engine cover to remove the two rear clips, and then raise the front of the engine cover to remove the two front clips. STEP 2 5 When trouble arises Connecting - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 420
switch to the "ON" position then start the vehicle's engine. Once the vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were connected. STEP 4 STEP 5 Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 442 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 421
" position then start the vehicle's engine. Once the vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were connected. When trouble arises STEP 3 STEP 4 Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 443 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 422
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 423
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 424
(shown on the instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine. If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer. STEP 4 5 After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. 446 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 425
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 5 Add engine coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable. (→P. 461) Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 426
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 427
. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission) or 1 or R position (manual transmission), release the parking brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 428
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 429
shift lever cannot be shifted to N STEP 3 Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the "ACC" position. STEP 4 5 When trouble arises STEP 5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. 451 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 430
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 431
height*3 Wheelbase Tread Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage) Trailer weight rating*6 (Trailer weight + cargo weight) *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: *6: Except S or XRS grade models S or XRS grade models Unladen vehicle Vehicles without double wishbone rear suspension Vehicles with double wishbone - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 432
6-1. Specifications Vehicle identification - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 433
6-1. Specifications - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 434
-FE) engine Model Type Bore and stroke Displacement Drive belt tension* Valve clearance (engine cold) Intake Exhaust 33-73F (used belt), lb. 2ZR-FE engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline 3.17 × 3.48 in. (80.5 × 88.3 mm) 109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm3) 143 ± 22 lbf (650 ± 100 N, 65 ± 10 kgf) Automatic - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 435
) Intake Exhaust 2AZ-FE engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline 3.48 × 3.78 in. (88.5 × 96.0 mm) 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3) Automatic adjustment 0.007 ⎯ 0.011 in. (0.19 ⎯ 0.29 mm) 0.015 ⎯ 0.019 in. (0.38 ⎯ 0.48 mm) Fuel Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference) Unleaded gasoline only - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 436
6-1. Specifications Lubrication system Oil capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ reference) With filter Without filter 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 437
good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. Outside temperature Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): ● The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 438
the following. • "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone. Capacity (Reference) Coolant type 6 Vehicle specifications 461 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 439
6-1. Specifications Ignition system Spark plug Make 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine DENSO SC20HR11 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 0.043 in. (1.1 mm) Gap NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 440
(2ZR-FE) engine 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.) Use either of the following: • "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV" • Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications Gear oil capacity (Reference) Gear oil type - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 441
6-1. Specifications Automatic transmission 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (2WD models) 8.2 qt. (7.8 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine (AWD models) 8.6 qt. (8.1 L, 7.1 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS Fluid capacity ( - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 442
6-1. Specifications Rear differential (AWD models) Oil capacity Oil type Recommended oil viscosity 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.) Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE 90 Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE 80W or 80W-90 Transfer (AWD models) Oil capacity Oil type Recommended oil viscosity 0.8 qt. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 443
6-1. Specifications Brakes 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine 3.4 in. (87 mm) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine • AWD models: 3.4 in. (87 mm) • 2WD models with P215/45R18 tires: 3.4 in. (87 mm) • 2WD models with tires other than the above: 3.3 in. (85 mm) 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 444
Specifications Steering Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm) Tires and wheels 16-inch tires Tire size P205/55R16 89H, T135/80R16 101M or T135/70R17 102M 2WD models Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) AWD - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 445
6-1. Specifications 17-inch tires Tire size P215/45R17 87W, T135/80R16 101M or T135/70R17 102M 2WD models Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) AWD models Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 446
signal lights Stop/tail and rear side marker lights License plate lights Back-up lights Interior Personal lights Interior light Bulb No. 9006 9005 3457NA W 51 60 27/7 Type F B D ⎯ ⎯ 7443 ⎯ 921 ⎯ ⎯ 55 21 21/5 5 16 8 8 A D C C C C E A: H11 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) E: Double end - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 447
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada. - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 448
6-1. Specifications - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 449
6-1. Specifications NOTICE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 450
t ions T ire infor m at ion Typical tire symbols Full-size tire Compact spare tire 6 Vehicle specifications Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Uniform tire quality grading (→P. 476) (→P. 475) For details, see "Uniform Tire Quality Grading" that follows. Location of treadwear - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 451
6-1. Specifications Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has "RADIAL" on the sidewall. A tire not marked "RADIAL" is a bias-ply tire. TUBELESS or TUBE - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 452
6-1. Specifications Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT symbol* Tire Identification (TIN) Number Tire manufacturer's identification mark Tire size code Manufacturer's optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year tire *: The DOT symbol certifies that - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 453
6-1. Specifications Tire size - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 454
Specifications Tire section names Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer Uniform Tire and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 455
6-1. Specifications - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 456
are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 457
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing by two Production options weight Rim Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation Rim type designation Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity) Vehicle maximum - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 458
6-1. Specifications Tire related term Weather side Meaning The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead A - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 459
for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less. Intended outboard sidewall Light truck (LT) tire Load rating Maximum load rating Maximum permissible inflation pressure Measuring rim Open splice Outer - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 460
Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall ) on at 6 Pneumatic tire Radial ply tire Reinforced tire Section width Sidewall Sidewall separation Vehicle specifications Snow tire Test rim The rim - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 461
of the tread The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing *: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity, Number of occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 Vehicle normal load - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 462
by your Toyota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer. Item activated if door is not opened after being unlocked Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 463
Shifting gears to position other than P locks all doors. (vehicles with an automatic transmission) Time elapsed before lights turn off Operation when the doors are unlocked (vehicles with power door lock system) Operation after the engine switch is turned to the "LOCK" position On On Off On Off - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 464
data (U.S.A. only) Tire pressure warning system (if equipped) When to initialize After the maintenance is performed • When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire inflation pressure. • When changing the tire size. Reference P. 337 P. 366 6 Vehicle specifications 487 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 465
6-3. Initialization 488 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 466
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 467
ow ners (in French) The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English. Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité ● Déroulez la sangle diagonale - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 468
Entretien et soin - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 469
ow ners (in French) The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual. See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in English. Sacs de sécurité gonflables frontaux Sacs de sécurité gonflables conducteur - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 470
Composition du système de sacs de sécurité gonflables Capteurs de sacs de sécurité gonflables frontaux Système de classification de l'occupant du siège passager avant (ECU et capteurs) Sac de sécurité gonflable passager avant Sacs de sécurité gonflables latéraux Prétensionneurs de ceintures de sé - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 471
Votre véhicule est équipé de ADVANCED AIRBAGS conçus selon les normes de sécurité américaines applicables aux véhicules - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 472
ATTENTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 473
ATTENTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 474
ATTENTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 475
ATTENTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 476
ATTENTION - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 477
TWR 502 MEANING 2 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive Air Conditioning Anti-lock Brake System Accessory Automatic Locking Retractor All Wheel Drive Child Restraint System Electronic Control Unit Event Data Recorder Emergency Locking Retractor Electric Power Steering Gross Axle Weight Rating Gross Combination - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 478
Abbreviation list ABBREVIATIONS VIN VSC MEANING Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Control 503 - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 479
Wha t t o do if... What t o do if...P. 424 If you have a flat tire A tire punctures P. 438 If the engine will not start The engine does not start P. 68 Engine immobilizer system P. 441 If the battery is discharged The shift lever cannot be moved out P. 439 If the shift lever cannot be - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 480
What to do if... - 2012 Toyota Matrix | Owners Manual - Page 481
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) Fuel type 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.) Unleaded gasoline only P. 65, 458 Cold tire inflation pressure 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) Engine oil engine capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ 2.4 L reference) 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine Engine oil type With filter Without filter