Four−Wheel Driving Tips - Toyota 2003 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 spin or skid.
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
(4WD 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, or water.
If operating in
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frequently, vehicle maintenance should
be increased. (See
tires.
"Scheduled Maintenance
"Owner's Manual Supplement".)
CAUTION
Observe the following tire instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident may oc-
cur resulting in death or serious inju-
ries.
driving
Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
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er level. (See "—Checking tire pres-
and it
sure" on page 247 in Section 7−2.)
Do not use tires (including snow
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tires) of different
construction or tread patterns. (See
"—Checking and replacing tires" on
page 248 and "—Installing snow
tires and chains" on page 250 in
Section 7−2.)
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
Do not use tires with different tread
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wear. To equalize the tire wear, ro-
tate tires at the appropriate interval.
(See "—Rotating tires" on page 249
in Section 7−2.)
Use
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mended wheels. Do not use wheels
adverse conditions
of different sizes and types. (See
"—Replacing wheels" on page 252
the separate
in Section 7−2.)
Guide" or
Do not attempt to go off−road in your
Toyota. It is not designed for off−road
use.
brands, sizes,
the manufacturer's recom-
NOTICE