Toyota 2004 Matrix Owner's Manual page 231

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(c) Towing with sling
type truck
All models—
(c) Towing with sling type truck
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.
—Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
NOTICE
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to the emergency towing eyelet
under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-
treme caution when towing vehicle.
'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
Only use specified
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)
NOTICE
towing eyelet;
low speeds. Also, the
CAUTION
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