EasyManua.ls Logo

Toyota 2003 MATRIX User Manual

Toyota 2003 MATRIX
321 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
’03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
i
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of valueconscious 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 troublefree 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:
D U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Tollfree: 18003314331
D CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Tol l free: 1888TOYOTA8 (18888696828)
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.
© 2002 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.
carownersmanual.net
carownersmanual.net

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Toyota 2003 MATRIX

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Toyota 2003 MATRIX and is the answer not in the manual?

Toyota 2003 MATRIX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToyota
Model2003 MATRIX
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Explains the types of warnings and their appearance in the manual.

Safety symbol

Describes the meaning of the universal safety symbol used in the manual.

Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Outlines the limited warranties covering a new vehicle.

Your responsibility for maintenance

Details the owner's duty to ensure specified maintenance is performed.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

Discusses the use of non-genuine parts and their potential impact on warranty.

SECTION 1-1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Introduces the basic layout and functions of vehicle instruments and controls.

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

SECTION 1-2 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Details the operation and functionality of vehicle keys and doors.

Keys

Side doors—

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE DOORS AND BACK DOOR

OPENING THE GLASS HATCH

“PANIC” SWITCH

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

Power windows

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Details how to operate the power window on the driver's door.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Explains how to operate the power windows for all passengers.

Back door

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Explains the procedure for locking and unlocking the back door with the vehicle's key.

Glass hatch

OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE KEY

Details the steps to open the glass hatch using the vehicle's key.

OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE GLASS HATCH OPENER SWITCH

Explains how to open the glass hatch using the dedicated opener switch.

CLOSING THE GLASS HATCH

Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP)

SETTING THE SYSTEM

Activating the alarm

Describes how the alarm system activates when a threat is detected.

Reactivating the alarm

Explains how the system automatically resets the alarm after it has stopped.

Stopping the alarm

Details the methods available to stop the vehicle's alarm system.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

TESTING THE SYSTEM

Hood

Fuel tank cap

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Describes how to slide the moon roof open or closed.

Tilting operation

Explains how to tilt the moon roof up or down.

SECTION 1-3 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

Covers the operation and adjustment of seats, seat belts, steering wheel, and mirrors.

Seats

Front seats—

Details the operation and adjustment of the vehicle's front seats.

—Adjusting front seats

—Fold-down front passenger’s seat

Fold-down rear seat

Head restraints

Seat belts—

—Seat belt precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for using seat belts correctly.

—Front and rear seat belts

—Front seat belt pretensioners

SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

SRS side airbags

Child restraint—

—Child restraint precautions

Provides critical safety information and precautions for using child restraint systems.

—Child restraint system

—Types of child restraint system

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

—Rear view mirror remote control

Explains how to adjust the rear view mirror using the remote control.

—Power rear view mirror control

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Vanity mirrors

Driver's side

Details how to use the vanity mirror on the driver's side.

Front passenger's side

Explains how to use the vanity mirror on the front passenger's side.

SECTION 1-4 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Covers the operation of exterior and interior lights, wipers, and defogger systems.

Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTS

Details how to turn on and operate the vehicle's headlights.

Daytime running light system (for U.S.A.)

Describes the function and operation of the daytime running light system for US models.

Daytime running light system (for Canada)

High-Low beams—

TURN SIGNALS

Emergency flashers

Front fog lights

Interior/instrument panel light control

illuminated entry system

Explains the automatic interior lighting function upon door opening.

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT

Personal lights

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window wiper and washer

Rear window defogger

SECTION 1-5 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Introduces the vehicle's gauges, meters, and service reminder systems.

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Outside temperature gauge

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

SECTION 1-6 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

Covers the operation of the ignition switch, transmission, and parking brake.

Ignition switch with steering lock

Automatic transmission

Selector lever

Explains the functions of the different positions on the automatic transmission selector lever.

(b) Overdrive switch

(c) Normal driving

(d) Using engine braking

(e) Using “2” and “L” positions

(f) Backing up

Cruise control

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

Explains how to activate the cruise control system.

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED

RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED

Parking brake

SECTION 1-7 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Car audio system

Introduces the vehicle's car audio system.

Reference

Using your audio system—Some basics

Tone and Balance

Explains how to adjust the audio system's tone and balance settings.

Radio Antenna

Provides information about the vehicle's radio antenna.

Cassette Player

Details the operation and care of the cassette player.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1 and type 2)

YOUR COMPACT DISC AUTO CHANGER (type 3)

—Controls and features

Preset Buttons and Station Tuning

Program Type Selection

Eject and Playback Controls

AM/FM Band Switching

Alternate Frequency Function

BAL/FADE (Sound balance adjustment)

CD/AUX Input

Error Codes

EQ (Equalizer)

HR/MIN (Clock Adjustment)

INFO (RDS Information)

PROG TYPE (Program Types)

Interrupt Function

PTY Station Management

RCL (Recall)

RDM (Random)

SCAN Function

TONE (Manual tone adjustment)

TRAF (Traffic)

TUNE (Tuning)

Car audio system operating hints

NOTICE

Offers important notices for correct audio system operation.

RADIO RECEPTION

Discusses common issues and factors affecting radio reception.

Air intake selector

“A/C” button (on some models)

SECTION 1-8 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Air conditioning system

Introduces the vehicle's air conditioning system and its components.

Controls

Fan speed selector

Temperature selector

Air flow selector

Air intake selector

“A/C” button (on some models)

Air flow selector settings

Operating tips

Heating

Air conditioning

Ventilation

Defogging

Defrosting

Instrument panel vents

Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter

Glove box

Auxiliary box (type A)

Power outlet (115 VAC)

Compass

Clock

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

PORTABLE ASHTRAY

Power outlets (12 VDC)

Auxiliary box (type B)

Auxiliary box (type C)

Rear console box (type A)

Rear console box (type B)

UPPER TRAY

Describes how to access the upper storage tray in the console box.

CONSOLE BOX

Details how to access the main compartment of the rear console box.

Cup holders

Front and Rear Cup Holders

Details the operation of both front and rear cup holders.

Seatback tables

Front Passenger and Rear Seatback Tables

Explains how to use the seatback tables for the front passenger and rear seats.

Luggage storage boxes

Tie-down hooks and tire tie-down belts

Luggage deck rails

Luggage cover

Floor mat

SECTION 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA

Break-in period

Provides recommendations for breaking in a new vehicle to ensure longevity.

Fuel Type and Quality

Covers the recommended fuel types and quality considerations for the vehicle.

Engine Oil Consumption

Explains normal engine oil consumption and factors affecting it.

Brake System

Details the vehicle's brake system, including the booster and ABS.

Luggage stowage precautions

Offers guidelines for safely stowing luggage and cargo in the vehicle.

Types of tires

Discusses the different types of tires and their performance characteristics.

Break-in period

Fuel

Fuel Type

Details the recommended fuel type and octane rating for the vehicle.

Gasoline Information and Quality

Fuel pump shut off system

Operation in foreign countries

Three-way catalytic converters

Engine exhaust cautions

Facts about engine oil consumption

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

Explains why engines consume oil during normal operation.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Emphasizes the necessity of regularly checking the engine oil level.

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Brake system

BRAKE BOOSTER

Explains the function of the brake booster in assisting braking effort.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with “ABS” warning light)

Describes the anti-lock brake system and its warning light indicator.

Luggage stowage precautions

Your Toyota’s identification—

—Vehicle identification number

Explains the location and importance of the vehicle identification number (VIN).

—Engine number

Details the location and significance of the engine number.

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada)

Suspension and chassis

Types of tires

SECTION 3 STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine

Outlines the essential checks to perform before starting the vehicle's engine.

How to start the engine

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the vehicle's engine.

Tips for driving in various conditions

Offers advice for safe and effective driving in different road and weather conditions.

Four-wheel driving tips

Provides specific tips for operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive mode.

Winter driving tips

Offers advice for safe driving and vehicle preparation during winter conditions.

Dinghy towing

Explains the procedures and precautions for dinghy towing the vehicle.

Trailer towing

Provides comprehensive information and precautions for towing a trailer with the vehicle.

How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

Offers tips for improving fuel economy and extending vehicle life.

Before starting the engine

How to start the engine—

(a) Before cranking

Lists pre-cranking checks and procedures before attempting to start the engine.

(b) Starting the engine

Explains the normal procedure for starting the vehicle's engine.

Tips for driving in various conditions

Four-wheel driving tips (4WD models)

Winter driving tips

Dinghy towing

(with automatic transmission)

Details dinghy towing procedures for automatic transmission models.

(with manual transmission)

Explains dinghy towing procedures for manual transmission models.

Trailer towing

WEIGHT LIMITS

Details the critical weight limits that must be adhered to when towing a trailer.

How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

SECTION 7-1 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Provides an introduction to do-it-yourself maintenance procedures.

Engine compartment overview

Shows a labeled diagram of the vehicle's engine compartment.

Fuse locations

Shows the locations of the fuse boxes within the vehicle.

Do-it-yourself service precautions

Offers essential safety precautions for performing DIY maintenance.

Parts and tools

Lists necessary parts and tools for common do-it-yourself maintenance tasks.

Positioning the jack

Details the correct placement of the jack for safe vehicle lifting.

If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

Lists simple checks to perform when the vehicle will not start.

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Explains the procedure for starting an engine that may be flooded.

(c) Jump starting

If your engine stalls while driving...

If your vehicle overheats

If you have a flat tire—

Checking the engine oil level

Checking the engine coolant level

Checking the radiator and condenser

Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

Tire information—

Precautions for tires of four wheel drive models

Offers specific precautions for tires used on four-wheel drive models.

—Checking tire pressure

—Checking and replacing tires

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

—Rotating tires

Explains the importance and procedure for rotating tires to ensure even wear.

—Aluminum wheel precautions

Offers precautions and tips for maintaining aluminum wheels.

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

Provides guidance on selecting appropriate snow tires for the vehicle.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Details the procedure for installing tire chains on the vehicle's tires.

SECTION 7-3 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Electrical components

Covers maintenance procedures related to the vehicle's electrical components.

Checking battery condition—

—Precautions

Lists crucial safety precautions when working with the vehicle battery.

—Checking battery exterior

Describes how to inspect the exterior condition of the battery.

Battery recharging precautions

Provides essential safety precautions for recharging the vehicle battery.

Checking and replacing fuses

Adding washer fluid

Replacing light bulbs—

SECTION 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

Protecting your Toyota from corrosion

Offers advice and methods for preventing corrosion on the vehicle.

Washing and waxing your Toyota

Provides instructions for properly washing and waxing the vehicle to maintain its appearance.

Cleaning the interior

Details procedures for cleaning the vehicle's interior surfaces.

Cleaning the interior

Vinyl interior

Provides cleaning instructions for vinyl upholstery.

Carpets

Details how to clean the vehicle's carpets.

Seat belts

Explains how to clean the vehicle's seat belts.

Maintenance requirements

Scheduled maintenance

Refers to the scheduled maintenance guide for specific service intervals.

Where to go for service?

Recommends authorized Toyota dealerships for professional service.

Engine

Dimensions and weight

Provides detailed dimensions and weight specifications for the vehicle.

Dimensions and weight

Engine

Fuel

Service specifications

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Details engine oil selection criteria and lubrication specifications.

COOLING SYSTEM

CLUTCH

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

BRAKES

STEERING

Tires

Tire size and pressure:

Lists the recommended tire sizes and inflation pressures for the vehicle.

Wheel nut torque

Specifies the correct torque for tightening wheel nuts.

NOTE: For a complete information on tires

Refers to additional tire information found in Section 7-2.

Fuses

Fuses (type A)

Details the fuses and their corresponding circuits for Type A fuse box.

Fuses (type B)

Fuses (type C)

SECTION 9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Explains the procedure for reporting safety defects to NHTSA and Toyota.

Uniform tire quality grading

Provides information on understanding uniform tire quality grading.

Quick index

Gas station information

Summarizes essential information typically found at a gas station.

Where to obtain the Repair Manual

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU — PLEASE BUCKLE UP

Related product manuals