Toyota Matrix 2010 Owner's Manual

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MATRIX

2010

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 1/09

08-TCS-02938

00505-QRG10-MAT

2010

Corolla Matrix

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 to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

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 Quick 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
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.

Seatbelts

Take up slack

Too 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 seatbelts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Jack handle

Spare tire

Jack

Removing the spare tire

(1) (2)

Wheel nut wrench

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(1) Turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and remove the deck boards.
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.

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INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

1

6

Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15

Auto lock functions

2

8

Automatic Transmission 8
Auxiliary storage 17
Bottle holders 19
Clock 10
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 18
Door-Back 13
Door locks-Power 13
Light control-Instrument panel 16
Lights & turn signals 11
Moonroof 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlet-12V DC 19
Power outlet-115V AC 19
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seats-Head restraints 9
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 20
Seatbelts 21
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
Telephone controls

1

1,2

1

Ignition switch
Cruise control

1

VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
Power outside rearview mirror control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light

1

Wiper and washer controls
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seatbelt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button

2

controls

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Audio system

2

Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors

1

/Rear window defogger button
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever

1

If equipped

2

Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”

3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Engine coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters

4

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010
Owner’s Manual.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Brake system warning

1

Driver seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

Electric power steering warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

1

1

1

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

SRS Airbag warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Fog light indicator

Slip indicator

1

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

Active torque control 4WD system warning

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.

1

1

1

1

1

5

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

Push

NOTE: If a door is not opened within

60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.

Panic button

TWICE: All doors

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

6

Push and hold

Tu rn

Hood release

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pull

Pull up latch
and raise hood

Engine maintenance

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield 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’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

4

cylinder

(2ZR-FE) engine

7

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Auto lock functions (if equipped)

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different
modes, or turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
setting the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

Standard type Multi-mode type

Park *

3
2

L

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

3

2

L

Park *

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

“S”

“D”

* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift

from Park.

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

Floor shift type:

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)

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.

8

Seat adjustments-Front

Position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle

Seats-Head restraints

Front

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Rear

Lock release button

Seat adjustments-Rear

Lock release button

Pull

Fold down

9

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Parking brake

Set

Release

(2) Push

Pull

(3) Lower

(1) Pull slightly

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Lock release lever

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Angle

Length

Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle and length, and
return lever.

Clock

Hour set
Minute set
Round off minutes

10

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

High beam

Low beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically

upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will
automatically change depending on the darkness of the surroundings.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tu rn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

11

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency (if equipped).

Rear (if equipped)

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Pull to wash
and wipe

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Up

Down

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.

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Window lock switch

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise.

Tilting operation

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Open

Close

Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.

Door-Back

Door locks-Power (if equipped)

Unlock

Lock

Close

Tilt

Open

Unlock

Lock

13

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Type 1 functions

Eject CD

Push to
turn
ON/OFF

Seek
station/
CD track
select

Station/CD
track scan

Type 2 other functions

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number

Mode

Load CD(s)

Push and
turn to
adjust tone
& balance

Push to skip
up/down
folder and
radio
category
type

View CD
text

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold

selection.

CD changer (Type 2)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”

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RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.

AUX audio jack

By inserting a mini plug into
the AUX audio jack, you can
listen to music from a portable
audio device through the
vehicle’s speaker system while
in AUX mode.

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Volume control

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

v

v

“”

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek

the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to
turn the audio system OFF.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Airflow vent

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.

Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate.
It is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in
this mode.
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
control

+

-

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Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Increase speed

Cancel

Decrease speed

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Resu me

1

Auxiliary storage

Instrument panel

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2

Overhead console (if equipped)

Pull

Push

17

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)

Vehicles with moonroof

Steering wheel telephone switches

Volume control

Vehicles without moonroof

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receive calls without taking hands
from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Cup holders

Front

Rear

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Bottle holders

Front

Rear

Power outlet-12V DC

Designed for 12V car accessories.
The engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

Push

The engine switch must be in the “ON” position. Push the AC115V switch
to use outlet.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

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.

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a
few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

Note: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.

Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower

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Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

4WD 4 Wheel Drive

A/C Air Conditioning

ABS Anti-lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

AWD All Wheel Drive

CRS Child Restraint System

ECU Electronic Control Unit

EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating

GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

436

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode

MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

M + S Mud and Snow

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number

TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

TRAC Traction Control

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please 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 product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen­tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc­tions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and 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 handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor­ate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo­nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con­trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ­ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi­cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis­tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about 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 means “Do not”, “Do not
do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

Interior fea-

3

tures

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle

6

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in­terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it­yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

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For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

1

P. 132

Pictorial index

P. 135

P. 289

P. 136

P. 54

P. 123, 132

P. 133

P. 58

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Headlights (high beam)

Hood

Windshield wipers

Moon roof ∗

Outside rear view
mirrors

Front turn signal/parking and front

side marker lights

6

Front fog lights ∗