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Toyota Matrix (2014 year). Manual - part 12

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2-5. Driving information

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Dinghy towing (manual transmission)

Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground

To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.

Shift the shift lever to N.
Switch to the “ACC” position. (

→P. 118)

Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.

Release the parking brake.

After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.

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Necessary equipment and accessories

Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

STEP

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NOTICE

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Dinghy towing direction

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To prevent the steering from locking

Ensure the engine switch is in the “ACC” position.

Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Air conditioning system .... 186
Rear window and

outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 193

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types..........  194
Using the radio.................  203
Using the CD player.........  207
Playing MP3 and WMA

discs............................... 215

Operating an iPod ............ 225
Operating a USB

memory.......................... 234

Optimal use of the audio

system ........................... 242

Using the AUX port .......... 246
Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............... 248

Interior features

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio system

Bluetooth

audio/

phone............................. 251

Using the Bluetooth

audio/phone ................... 254

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable
player ............................. 259

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system
(for cellular phone)

Making a phone call ......... 262
Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Bluetooth” menu)......... 267

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Phone” menu).............. 273

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ............... 279
• Interior light .................... 280
• Personal/

interior lights .................. 281

• Personal lights ............... 282

3-6. Using the storage

features

List of storage features ....  283
• Glove box.......................  284
• Console box...................  284
• Cup holders ...................  285
• Bottle holders.................  287
• Auxiliary boxes...............  288

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors ........................  290
Vanity mirrors...................  291
Clock ................................  292
Ashtray.............................  293
Cigarette lighter................  294
Power outlet .....................  295
Grocery bag hooks...........  297
Seatback table .................  299
Assist grips.......................  300
Floor mat..........................  301
Luggage compartment

feature............................ 302

Compass.......................... 309

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Air conditioning system

Heater

Air conditioning system

Fan speed control dial

Air outlet selection dial

Air intake mode switch

Temperature control dial

Air conditioning ON/OFF switch

Fan speed control dial

Air outlet selection dial

Air intake mode switch

Temperature control dial

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Adjusting the settings

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Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-
ature.

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Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.

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Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).

Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.

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Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.

The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.

Air flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.

: Some models

Mainly air flows to the feet.

: Some models

Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.

: Some models

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Air flows to the windshield and
side windows.

The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.

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Switching air intake modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-

lated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Adjusting the position

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Opening and closing

Open the vent
Close the vent

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For quick cooling (vehicles with air conditioning system)

Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.

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For quick clearing of the windshield and side windows (vehicles with
air conditioning system)

Press

to turn the air conditioning on.

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Using the recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.

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When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) (vehicles with air
conditioning system)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when

is pressed.

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When

is selected for the air outlets used

For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.

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Air conditioning odors

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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.

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To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

CAUTION

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not set the air outlet selection dial to

during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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Outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.

CAUTION

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Outside rear view mirror defogger (if equipped)

The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

Clear the rear window using the defogger.

On/off

The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

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Audio system types

Without Display Audio system

Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller)

Type B: CD player and AM/FM radio

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With Display Audio system

Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should
refer to the “Display Audio System Owner's Manual”.

Title

Page

Using the radio

P. 203

Using the CD player

P. 207

Playing MP3 and WMA discs

P. 215

Operating an iPod

P. 225

Operating a USB memory

P. 234

Optimal use of the audio system

P. 242

Using the AUX port

P. 246

Using the steering wheel audio switches

P. 248

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Using cellular phones

Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.

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About Bluetooth

The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG. and permis-
sion has been granted to use the trademark of the licensee Panasonic
Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by various dif-
ferent owners.

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CAUTION

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada (type A)

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Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.

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Laser products

• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.

• This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.

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