Toyota 2009 Matrix Owner's Manual page 119

2-1. Driving procedures
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
STEP 1
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
STEP 2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
STEP 1
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
STEP 2
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
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windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
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because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Breaking in your new Toyota
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To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
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Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
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• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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