Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Toyota Matrix Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Occupant Classification System: Initialization: Initialization
NOTE:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the operation.
HINT:
Perform zero point calibration if any of the following conditions is met:
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator indicates OFF when the front passenger seat is not occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair after an accident or a collision.
- ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
- Zero point calibration procedure
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- The vehicle is parked on a flat surface.
- No objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
- The front passenger seat belt buckle switch is OFF.
- Adjust the seat position according to the table below:
Adjustment Item Position Slide Direction Rearmost position Reclining Angle Upright position Headrest Height Lowest position Lifter Height Lowest position - Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Perform zero point calibration by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
HINT:
- Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- If zero point calibration is performed when the calibration conditions are not satisfied, DTC B1797 is output.
- If zero point calibration has failed, DTC B1797 is output.
- Check that all of the following conditions are met:
- Zero point calibration procedure
- SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Sensitivity check procedure
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Place a 20 kg (44.0 lb) weight on the front passenger seat.
- Sensitivity check procedure
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
