Toyota Matrix 2003 User manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and

quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants

follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For

important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete

satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

DU.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll −free: 1−800−331−4331

DCANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll −free: 1−888−TOYOTA−8 (1−888−869−6828)

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of

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

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may

find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam-

age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to

avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are

used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause

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.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause

damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning

is ignored. Yu are informed about what you must or

must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of

damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol

shown above, it means: “Do not...”;

“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this

happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited

warranties:

DNew vehicle warranty

DEmission control systems warranty

DOthers

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s

Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-

fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of

these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section

6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-

formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories

for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.

You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-

ucts and 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 addi-

tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the

modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require-

ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment

Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two−way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in

your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multi-

port fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection

system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake system,

SRS airbag system and 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 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 preten-

sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service

shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your

vehicle.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1−1

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1. Rear view mirror remote control levers

2. Side defroster outlets

3. Side vents

4. Instrument cluster

5. Center vents

6. Personal lights

7. Electric moon roof switches and

personal light

8. Power door lock switches

9. Power window switches

10. Glove box

11. Portable ashtray

12. Cup holders

13. Power outlet (12 VDC)

14. Parking brake lever

15. Auxiliary boxes

16. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

17. Hood lock release lever

18. Window lock switch

Instrument panel overview

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1. Power rear view mirror control switches

2. Interior/instrument panel light control

dial

3. Headlight, turn signal and front fog

light switches

4. Wiper and washer switches

5. Air conditioning controls

6. Emergency flasher switch

7. Rear window defogger switch

8. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

9. Car audio

10. Auxiliary box or power outlet (115 VAC)

11. Power outlet (12 VDC) or cigarette

lighter

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Toyota vehicle intrusion protection

system indicator light

16. Glass hatch opener switch

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1. Tachometer

2. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

3. Speedometer

4. Fuel gauge

5. Low fuel level warning light

6. Engine coolant temperature gauge

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Odometer, two trip meters and outside

temperature gauge

Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Headlight high beam indicator light

SRS warning light∗1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1Open door warning light∗1

Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

∗1, ∗3

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1

Headlight low beam indicator light

Tail light indicator light

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 86 in Section 1−5.

∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 101 in

Section 1−6.

∗3: This symbol equipped only on vehicles sold in Canada.

Cruise control indicator light∗2

Overdrive−off indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

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