Four−Wheel Driving Tips - Toyota 2006 Matrix Owner's Manual

Be careful when accelerating, up-
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shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking, could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.
Do not drive in excess of the speed
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limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high−speed capability
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high−speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
Do not continue normal
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when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance,
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
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Four−wheel driving tips
(four−wheel drive models)
If you need greater traction while driv-
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ing on sand, mud or snow covered
roadways, use tire chains on the front
wheels.
Always check your brakes for effective-
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ness immediately after driving across
sand, mud etc.
If operating in
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frequently, vehicle maintenance should
be increased. (See
tires.
"Scheduled Maintenance
"Owner's Manual Supplement".)
driving
and it
'06 MATRIX_U (L/O 0508)
Observe
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not attempt to go off−road in
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your Toyota, as this may cause se-
adverse conditions
rious mechanical damage. It is not
designed for off−road use.
the separate
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Do not attempt to drive the vehicle
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when one or more of the wheels
not in contact with the ground, or
when the vehicle becomes stuck in
snow etc., as this may cause dan-
gerous handling characteristics re-
sulting in loss of control. (See "If
your vehicle becomes stuck" on
page 243 in Section 4.)
Do not drive in a deep water such
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as in rivers, as this may cause seri-
ous mechanical damage resulting in
loss of control.
Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
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er level. (See "Checking tire infla-
tion pressure" on page 277 in Sec-
tion 7−2.)
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the following instructions.