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#1 of 15 Toyota Matrix: Problems and Solutions by gazoller Aug 16, 2006 (9:13 am)
Seat replacement   After coming from a car with very hard seats I thought the softer seats of the Matrix would be a welcomed change. Instead I find them to be too soft and lacking sufficient lumbar support for my taste.   I tried inserting air-bladders for lumbar support but the seat remains too soft. After-market seats would do the trick but I am concerned about electronics around the built-in seat airbags.   I understand the after-market seats will *not* offer airbags in the seats and I'm fine with that. What I want to know is what (if any) problems should I expect if I replace the stock seats. For example: Will the electronics complain that they no longer sense/have a connection to the seat airbags? Will other airbags in the system fail to deploy by removing the stock seats from its signal loop?   Seems a shame to sell the car just because I am not a fan of the seats. Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Aug 17, 2006 11:29 am)
#2 of 15 Going to rename this by pf_flyer HOST Aug 16, 2006 (9:58 am)
Since we're moving away from the generic, catch-all type of discussions, I'll use your post as the start of a new discussion dealing with interior/comrfort issues with the Matrix.
#3 of 15 Re: Toyota Matrix: Problems and Solutions [gazoller] by herzogtum71 Aug 17, 2006 (11:29 am)
Replying to: gazoller (Aug 16, 2006 9:13 am) I address the lumbar support issue by using a separate pillow when I drive. Check out what is offered for sale at your local chiropractor offices. They are fairly expensive but better quality than mail-order catalogs. And you can get them in colors that will match or complement your car's interior. For driving you want the pillow to be as thin as possible. I have one in my Highlander that I have used for about 15 years, and the one in the Matrix (which I drive less frequently) is even older. So they will last a long time if you treat them well.
#4 of 15 BACKSEAT COMFORT ISSUES by patvizina Sep 16, 2006 (6:39 pm)
I plan to take a couple LONG, as in 2100 mile, roadtrips each year with my 3 kids. I hesitate to put them in the backseat of a Matrix or Vibe for that distance. Does anyone else have experience with long trips and comfort issues in the backseat due to the flat bench seat?   Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Sep 18, 2006 12:27 pm)
#5 of 15 Re: BACKSEAT COMFORT ISSUES [patvizina] by herzogtum71 Sep 18, 2006 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: patvizina (Sep 16, 2006 6:39 pm) I took a 2200 mile trip with two teenage daughters in the back several years ago. They had no complaints -- plenty of legroom and headroom. My wife, though, rode in the middle of the back seat on a trip that took about 2 hours and said it wasn't all that comfortable. If you can have 2 kids in the back and one in the front passenger seat, you're good to go. If you have to have all 3 kids in the back, especially if they are pretty big kids, you may need to go with a different plan.
#6 of 15 twisted seat belt by gc77584 May 23, 2006 (5:09 pm)
My mom bought a used 2005 Matrix XR last weekend. Very nice little car in great shape - but for one thing: I don't know if I can explain very well, but the metal part of the driver's seat belt is on the wrong side, so the belt webbing has to be twisted in order to get the thing fastened. Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I need "a professional"? She bought it at Carmax so she does have a full 30-day warranty on it and can bring it in there, but I thought I'd pose the question here. Replies to this message: vonnyvonce (May 23, 2006 6:45 pm) gc77584 (May 24, 2006 7:40 am)
#7 of 15 Re: twisted seat belt [gc77584] by vonnyvonce May 23, 2006 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: gc77584 (May 23, 2006 5:09 pm) It can be fixed. Pull the belt all the way out then fold over a bit of the belt and feed this thru the slot on the buckle. Pull the buckle slowly down while trying to fold more and more of the belt until you've completely turned in over. Replies to this message: gc77584 (May 24, 2006 7:40 am)
#8 of 15 Re: twisted seat belt [vonnyvonce] by gc77584 May 24, 2006 (7:40 am)
Replying to: vonnyvonce (May 23, 2006 6:45 pm) Thanks! We weren't pulling the belt all the way out - that made the difference.
#9 of 15 Front Seat Comfort issues by badgerrr Oct 31, 2006 (4:18 pm)
We own a 2006 Matrix. Both my wife and I find these seats press a bit hard against the leg at the edge, and will cause discomfort on any long drive. We have adjusted those seats 6 ways from Sunday. The problem was only slightly lessened. Maybe it will get better as the seats wear in.   Just a cautionary note.
#10 of 15 Matrix 07 Faulty Upholstery by mrp2 Dec 02, 2006 (3:42 pm)
I did not close on a Matrix 07 (base model 5M) because of a problem on the upholstery of the driver seat. There was a void (~1 inch) left/rear corner (where one seats on) so that the internal white foam was sticking out. It could clearly be seen standing up and before entering the car. It seemed to me that the upholstery had not been properly placed on the frame of driver seat or that someone with a considerable weight had seated on it, forcing the foam out. There was no indication of tear and was not observable on the front passenger set. The sales person stated that this is how the base model comes from Toyota. I asked to see other models. A smaller void (0.5”) on the same place was observed on another base model but not on a XR model.   The dealer was unconcerned and would not give me a “Due Bill” for this problem and insisted that Toyota warranty would cover this. The car on the lot was the one I wanted. I was ready to buy right then as we had agreed on the price. Instead I wasted 3 hours of my time.   Has anyone inspected the driver seat cloth upholstery for this problem? What opinions about the cloth used in the Matrix seats are out there?   Thanks Replies to this message: herzogtum71 (Dec 04, 2006 6:17 pm)

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