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Toyota Matrix (2013) manual

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    QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE CUSTOMER EX PERI ENCE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 00505-Q RG 1 3- MAT Printed in U . S . A. 7/1 2 1 2-TCS- 0590 1 201 3 M AT R I X 126923_12-TCS-05901_QRG_MY13Matrix_1_0F_lm.indd 1 7/21/12 2:04 AM[...]

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    This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2013 Corolla Matrix INDEX Engine maintenance 7 Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 7 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1 6 Air Conditioning/Heating 16 Audio 14-15 Auto lock/unlock 2 8 Automatic Transmission 8 Auxiliary storage 17 Bottl[...]

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    2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel audio controls Ignition switch Cruise control* Power outside rearview mirror control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls Wiper and washer controls “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator Front passenger seat belt reminder light Engine immobilizer indicator Emergency flasher button[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3 Steering wheel audio controls Ignition switch Cruise control* Power outside rearview mirror control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls Wiper and washer controls “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator Front passenger seat belt reminder light Engine immobilizer i[...]

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    4 OVERVIEW 1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Service indicators and reminders Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Outside temperature Odometer/Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control Engine coo[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 5 1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Anti-lock Brake System warning 1 Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Slip indicator 1 Cruise control indicator 2 Low Tire[...]

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    6 OVERVIEW Keyless entry Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation Panic button Push and hold NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. Hood release Fuel tank door release and cap NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 7 Unlocking operation NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Pull Eng[...]

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    8 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission (if equipped) * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshift (push and release) - : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking dow[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshift (push and release) - : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking d[...]

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    10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Parking brake (2) Push Set Release (1) Pull slightly (3) Lower Pull NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Lock release lever Angle Length Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Clock Hour set Minute set Round off minutes Lights & tur[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 (1) Pull slightly NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Hour set Minute set Round off minutes Lights & turn signals Turn signals Headlights Front fog lights (if equipped) Daytime Running Lig[...]

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    12 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windows-Power (if equipped) Up Down Driver side Window lock switch Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate in opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable. Door-Back Win[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 13 Window lock switch Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop the window partway, operate opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable. Door-Back Lock Unlock Ope[...]

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    14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod ® , etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF. AUX port or USB/AUX port Steering wheel switches Type 1 functions AUX port By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can list[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod ® , etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF. v v AUX port or USB/AUX port Steering wheel switches AUX port By inserting a mini plug into the AU[...]

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    16 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Airflow vent Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically switches to fresh air mode). Fan speed Temperature selector For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode (“ ” indicator ON) . Air Conditioning ON/OFF Outside rearview mirror (if [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 17 Airflow vent Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically switches to fresh air mode). Fan speed Temperature selector For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode (“ ” indicator ON) . Air Conditioning ON/OFF Outside rearvi[...]

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    18 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped) Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped) Designed for 12V car accessories. The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position. Bluetooth ® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped) Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped) Designed for 12V car accessories. The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position. Bluetooth ® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls witho[...]

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    20 Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Rear door Doors-Child safety locks System reset initialization 1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks three times. 2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete. Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Seat belts-Shoulder b[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. System reset initialization 1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks three times. 2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete. If belt is fully extended, then retract[...]

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    22 Star Safety System TM VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces engine power and applies braking to se[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces e[...]

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    24 NOTES 126923_2013Matrix.indd 24 7/21/12 1:37 AM[...]

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    This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you[...]

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    QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE CUSTOMER EX PERI ENCE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 00505-Q RG 1 3- MAT Printed in U . S . A. 7/1 2 1 2-TCS- 0590 1 201 3 M AT R I X 126923_12-TCS-05901_QRG_MY13Matrix_1_0F_lm.indd 1 7/21/12 2:04 AM[...]