Toyota Matrix (2014 year). Manual - part 19

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Cigarette lighter

∗

■

The cigarette lighter can be used when

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

CAUTION

■

To avoid burns or fires

●

Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.

●

Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.

●

Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.

Push the cigarette lighter
down.

The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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: If equipped

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Power outlet

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The power outlet can be used when

12 V

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

115 V

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

The power outlet can be used for a following component.

12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
115 V: Accessories that uses less than 100 W.

Type A (12 V)

Type B (115 V)

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: If equipped

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NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.

■

To prevent the fuse from being blown

12 V

Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.

115 V

Do not use a 115 V appliance that requires more than 100 W.

If a 115 V appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection
circuit will cut the power supply.

■

To prevent the battery from being discharged

Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is off.

■

Appliances that may not operate properly (115 V)

The following 115 V appliances may not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W.

●

Appliances with high initial peak wattage

●

Measuring devices that process precise data

●

Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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Grocery bag hooks

This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bag.

Cabin

Press the hook.

Luggage compartment

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NOTICE

■

Grocery bag hook weight capacity

Cabin

Do not hang any object heavier than 44 lb. (20 kg) on the grocery bag hook.

Luggage compartment

Do not hang any object heavier than 7 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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Seatback table

∗

CAUTION

■

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions to avoid death or serious injury.

●

Do not set up the seatback table.

●

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback table.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seatback table

Do not put heavy loads on the table.

Front passenger's seatback can be used as a temporary table only
when the vehicle is stopped.

Fold down the front passen-
ger's seat to use the seatback
table. (

→P. 40)

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: If equipped

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Assist grips

CAUTION

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

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Floor mat

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. 

Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering

with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.

■

When installing the driver's floor mat 

●

Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.

●

Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.

●

Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●

Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

■

Before driving

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same

model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place

onto the carpet.

Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.

The shape of the retaining

hooks (clips) and the fixing

procedure of the floor mat for

your vehicle may differ from

those shown in the illustration.

For details, refer to the floor

mat retention clip installation

instructions supplied with the

clips.

●

Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this check

after cleaning the floor.

●

With the engine stopped and the shift

lever in P (automatic transmission) or N

(manual transmission), fully depress

each pedal to the floor to make sure it

does not interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compartment feature

■

Cargo hooks

Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

■

Tie-down belts

To tighten
To loosen
To hook
To unhook

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Auxiliary boxes

Turn the knobs to the
“UNLOCK” position, and
remove the deck boards.

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Grocery bag hooks (

→P. 297)

■

Tonneau cover (if equipped)

Remove the deck board. 

Take out the bag.

Remove the tonneau cover
from the bag.

STEP

1

STEP

2

STEP

3

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Slowly unfold the tonneau
cover.

Attach the hook to the hook
brackets.

Raise the rear center head
restraint to attach the hook.

STEP

4

STEP

5

STEP

6

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Folding the tonneau cover

Hold the tonneau cover with both
hands. Point your thumbs in
opposite directions.

Bend one side of the cover
towards you.

Twist the other side in the oppo-
site direction, as shown in the
illustration.

STEP

1

STEP

2

STEP

3

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Make a small circle, then fold it
inward.

Make sure the three circles are
side by side.

Put it in the bag.

STEP

4

STEP

5

STEP

6

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CAUTION

■

When unfolding the tonneau cover

Be careful not to hit yourself when unfolding the tonneau cover. 

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck boards locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking. 

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Compass

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The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.

■

Operation

To turn the compass on or off,
press and hold “AUTO” for 3
seconds.

■

Displays and directions

Display

Direction

N

North

NE

Northeast

E

East

SE

Southeast

S

South

SW

Southwest

W

West

NW

Northwest

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: If equipped