This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’sManual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Corolla
Matrix.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of Corolla Matrix operations.
Every Corolla Matrix owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket ReferenceGuide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack
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INDEX
ItemPageno.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7
Fuel tank door release and cap6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning
Engine coolant temperature
Tri p meter reset knob
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature
Indicatorsymbols
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
1
1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Headlightlowbeamindicator
Headlighthighbeamindicator
Tu r n signal indicator
Overdrive “OFF” indicator
Slip indicator/Traction control system “OFF”
indicator
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
2
1
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Brake system warning
Driver’s seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
1
1
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Charging system warning
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
1
1
1
45
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007
Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW
Fueltankdoorreleaseandcap
Driver seat
Pull up
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Store
Tu r n
Hoodrelease
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Keylessentry (ifequipped)
LockingoperationUnlockingoperation
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Engine maintenance
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
s Warranty
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: After unlocking,if a dooris not openedwithin
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety
Glasshatchopener
Push and holdPush
Alarm operation
6
7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
-Doorslockwhenshiftingfrom“Park.”
-Doorsunlockwhenshiftinginto“Park.”
-Doorsunlockwhentheignitionkeyisturnedtothe
“ACC” or “LOCK” position and driver’s door is
opened.
-Deactivate, auto lock function cancelled.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
1
Park
P
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
Second gear
2
Firstgear
L
Overdrive switch
1
The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Overdrive switch
To t u rn “ON” or “OFF” Depress the overdrive
switch to choose either three-speed (“OFF”) or fourspeed (“ON”) operation. During normal driving
conditions, always drive with overdrive “ON;” this
allows the transmission to shift automatically into
four-speed operation at higher speeds, improving
fuel economy. If the indicator light on the
instrument cluster is illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
Seats-Headrestraints
FrontRear
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
(1) Unlock
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lock release button
(2) Lower
(3) Fold
down
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Unlock
Lock
Lights&turnsignals
Headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Low beam
High beam flasher
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Wiper&washerlever-Front/Rear
Frontoperation
Adjust interval
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Rear operation
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Lightcontrol-Instrumentpanel
Fullintensityposition
Brightness
control
+
-
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lane change
Left turn
Frontfoglights (ifequipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Window-Glasshatch
Back door lock
position
To o p en with key Tu rn thekeyFULLY clockwise.
To open with opener switch* Pushandholdthe
switchwhenthevehicleisstopped.
* Ifequipped
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Driverside
Up
Down
Window operation
Automatic down operation (Driver side only) Push
the switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window mid-way, lightly pull the switch up.
Windowlockswitch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Passenger window
lock switch
Down
Up
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Tilt
Close
Cupholders
FrontRear
12
Audio
Typ e 1
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Typ e 2 additional functions
Eject CD
View
Radio
and CD
text
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
press a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep.
Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scanstations Push and hold to scan preset
stations. Push again to hold selection.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM only) (Ty p e 2 only)
-Push TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current program
genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new
genre.
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre
program.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push
again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push“LOAD”andinsertonedisc.
-To load multiple discs Pushandhold“LOAD” until
youhearabeep.Insertonedisc. Waituntil the
greenindicatorilluminatesandshutteropenstoinsertnextdisc.
Preset buttons - button functions in
other modes indicated above number
Mode
Load CD(s)
Tra f f i c information
>
>
13
Push to
adjust
tone
and
balance
Station
/CD
track
scan
View
genre
with RDS
system
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Rear defogger
Air flow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Power outlets
Shifter area (12V)Center console box (12V)
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
System
ON/OFF
Functions
1
Cancel
1
The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
Resume
the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.
2
The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
2
/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Tilt steering wheel
Angle
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Shifter area (115V, if equipped)
Main switch
Key must be in the “ON” position.
14
Lock release
lever
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle, then
return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Parking brake
Set
Pull
(1) Pullslightly
(2) Push
(3) Lower
15
Release
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belts
Take up slack
To o high
Keep as low on hips
as possible
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’sManual.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Squeeze lock release
to lower or raise
Tire Pressure Warning System reset (if equipped)
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding compact spare), indicator
illuminates. Pushing “SET” button should not turn off
the light. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn
off the light after a few minutes. After replacing tire
or wheels, push and hold “SET” button until the
indicator blinks 3 times.
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2007
Corolla Matrix
This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’sManual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONSSAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Corolla
Matrix.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of Corolla Matrix operations.
Every Corolla Matrix owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket ReferenceGuide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Removing the spare tire
Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the luggage storage box.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indicator will be reduced.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automatically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
The ashtray can be removed and used
outside the vehicle. To use the ashtray,
open the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid
completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull it out from the
front cup holder.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always completely close
the ashtray after use.
Power outlets (12 VDC)
Instrument panel
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlets to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of 12
V/120W (instrument panel and rear
console box outlets together).
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid to get into
the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits.
Rear console box
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Power outlet (115 VAC)
This power outlet is designed for use
as a power supply for electric appliances in the vehicle.
The key must be in the “ON” position for
the power outlet to be used.
The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 VAC/100W. If you attempt to
use an appliance that requires more than
115 VAC or 100W, the protection circuit
will activate and cut the power supply.
The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates
within the 115 VAC/100W limits.
To use the power outlet, push the main
switch on the instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the power outlet is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn
the power outlet off. When the power outlet is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting
anything other than an appropriate
plug that fits the outlet may cause
electrical failure or short circuits.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following electric appliances even
though their power consumption is under 115 VAC/100W. These appliances
may not operate properly.
Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age: cathode−ray tube type televisions,
compressor−driven refrigerators, electric
pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process pre-
cise data: medical equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply: microcomputer−
controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause
radio noise.
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Compass
The direction is indicated on the inside
rear view mirror.
If the ignition switch was turned off with
the system on, the system will automatically turn back on when the ignition switch
is turned on.
To turn on the compass, push and hold
the “
on.
To turn off the compass, push and hold
the “
off.
” switch until the display turns
” switch until the display turns
The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.
Displays
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
Directions
North
Northeast
East
Southeast
South
Southwest
West
Northwest
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The ignition switch is turned off imme-
diately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS”
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below.
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The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation
calibration)
The direction display on the compass
deviates from the true direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
angle of deviation varies according to the
geographic position of the vehicle.
To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle,
then push and hold the both personal light
switches until the zone number appears
on the display. Then push the right side
or left side personal light switch, referring
to the following map to select the number
of the zone where the vehicle is.
Samoa: 5Guam:8Saipan: 8
After calibration, leaving the system for
several seconds returns it to the compass
mode.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Zone number
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the both personal light switches until
“C” appears on the display.
If “C” appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.
Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.
Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.
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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and vehicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Glove boxAuxiliary box (type A)
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.