Toyota 2004 Matrix User Manual

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2004 MATRIX from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12861U)
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:
! U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331
! CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Tol l −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.
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All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.

Toyota 2004 Matrix Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	2004 Matrix
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Explanation of warning types, symbols, and their meaning.

Your responsibility for maintenance

Important health and safety information about your Toyota

Tires and loading on your Toyota

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Keys

Side doors

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

Back door

Glass hatch

SECTION 1 - 3

Occupant restraint systems

Detailed explanation of how occupant restraint systems work and their importance.

Seats

Driver seat

Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

Precautions for front seats equipped with SRS side airbags.

—Adjusting front seats

—Fold−down front passenger’s seat

Fold−down rear seat

Head restraints

Seat belts

—Seat belt precautions

Important precautions to observe when using seat belts for maximum protection.

—Fastening front and rear seat belts

—Seat adjustment precautions

Seat belt pretensioner assemblies

SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

—Seat belt extender

—Seat belt pretensioners

SRS side airbags

Child restraint—

—Child restraint system

Guidance on properly restraining children and the importance of the rear seat.

—Types of child restraint system

—Installation with seat belt

—Child restraint precautions

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors

—Rear view mirror remote control

—Power rear view mirror control

Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

Headlights and turn signals

TURN SIGNALS

Emergency flashers

Front fog lights

Interior/instrument panel light control

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window wiper and washer

Rear window defogger

SECTION 1 - 6

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Explanation of various gauges, meters, and service reminder indicators.

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

SECTION 1 - 7

Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

Operation of the ignition switch, transmission selector, and parking brake.

Ignition switch with steering lock

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Brake System Warning Light

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer

Explanation of the seat belt reminder system for the driver.

Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

Explanation of the seat belt reminder system for the front passenger.

Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

“ABS” Warning Light

SRS Warning Light

What the SRS warning light signifies regarding airbag and pretensioner systems.

SECTION 1 - 9

Air conditioning system

Explanation of the air conditioning system's controls and functions.

Controls

Fan speed selector

Temperature selector

Air flow selector

Air intake selector

Air flow selector settings

Defogging

Defrosting

Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter

Power outlets (12 VDC)

Power outlet (115 VAC)

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling calibration)

Luggage storage boxes

Tie−down hooks and tire tie−down belts

Luggage deck rails

Luggage cover

Break−in period

Fuel

Service specifications

Fuel pump shut off system

Three−way catalytic converters

Engine exhaust cautions

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

The critical importance of regularly checking engine oil levels.

Brake system

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake pad wear limit indicators

Suspension and chassis

Tire information—

—Tire size

Treadwear

Traction AA, A, B, C

Temperature A, B, C

Vehicle capacity weight

Vehicle load limits

Cargo and luggage—

—Capacity and distribution

STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT

Types of tires

Tips for driving in various conditions

Four−wheel driving tips

Winter driving tips

Dinghy towing

Trailer towing

Before starting the engine

How to start the engine—

(a) Before cranking

(b) Starting the engine

The normal procedure for starting the vehicle's engine.

Tips for driving in various conditions

SECTION 4

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

Critical information and procedures for handling various emergency situations.

If your vehicle will not start

Troubleshooting steps if the vehicle fails to start.

(a) Simple checks

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Procedure for starting an engine that may be flooded.

(c) Jump starting

If your engine stalls while driving

If your vehicle overheats

Procedure to follow if the vehicle's engine overheats.

If you have a flat tire

Compact spare tire

—Required tools and spare tire

—Blocking the wheel

—Loosening wheel nuts

—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

—Changing wheels

—Lowering your vehicle

—Stowing flat tire

—Emergency towing

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever

If you lose your keys

If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter

Protecting your Toyota from corrosion

Washing your Toyota

Waxing your Toyota

Cleaning the interior

Leather Interior

Maintenance requirements

Scheduled maintenance

General maintenance

Does your vehicle need repairing?

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs

Engine compartment overview

Fuse locations

Do−it−yourself service precautions

Parts and tools

Positioning the jack

Checking the engine oil level

Checking the engine coolant level

Coolant type selection

Checking the radiator and condenser

Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

Precautions for tires of four−wheel drive models

Checking tire inflation pressure

Checking and replacing tires

Rotating tires

Installing snow tires and chains

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

CHAIN INSTALLATION

REPLACING YOUR WHEELS

Aluminum wheel precautions

Checking battery condition—

—Precautions

—Checking battery condition

Battery recharging precautions

Safety precautions and procedures for recharging the vehicle battery.

Checking and replacing fuses

Replacing light bulbs

—Headlights (low beam)

—Headlights (high beam)

—Front fog lights

—Parking, front side marker and front turn signal lights

—Stop/tail, rear side marker, rear turn signal and back−up lights

Dimensions and weights

Engine

Specifications related to the vehicle's engine, including bore, stroke, and displacement.

Tires

Fuses

Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure

Fuses (type A)

Fuses (type B)

Fuses (type C)

SECTION 9

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS

Information on how U.S. owners can report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Instructions for reporting vehicle safety defects to the relevant authorities.