Toyota 2012 corolla User manual
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800 -331- 4331
00505-QRG12-MAT
Printed in U.S.A. 3 / 12
12 - TCS-05973
MATRIX
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A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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.
2012
Corolla Matrix
IND
OVE
FEAT
SAF
EME
1Visi
2 Prog
info
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Auto lock/unlock28
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
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 21
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls*
Voice command button*
Ignition switch
Cruise control*
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Auxiliary storage
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
E
E
A
A
O
P
A
P
T
T
H
*
Steering wheel controls
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Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors*/Rear window defogger button
Power outlet (115V)*
AUX or AUX/USB port
Power outlet (12V) or cigarette lighter
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt and telescopic steering control
Hood lock release lever
* If equipped
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1If 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 coolant temperature
Automatic Transmission shift range display (if equipped)
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
Electric power steering warning1
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Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1
Cruise control indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
SRS Airbag warning1
Low fuel level warning
Fog light indicator
Active torque control 4WD system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Traction control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Cruise control SET indicator
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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.
Ho
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull Turn to open
Store
E
E
E
W
NOT
En
4cy
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60
ock
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
ed
Pull
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4
cylinder
(2ZR-FE) engine
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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 downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
3
2
L
Standard type Multi-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S” “D”
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 ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Se
Se
S
H
S
Se
Fron
Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
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