Dinghy Towing - Toyota 2003 Matrix Owner's Manual

Dinghy towing

(with automatic transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
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'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
Dinghy towing
(with manual transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with
four wheels on the ground) from the
front behind a motorhome.
CAUTION
Dinghy towing requires special equip-
may
ment and accessories. Please refer to
your service outlet of the motorhome
manufacture for the
equipment.
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the
possibility of damage to your vehicle.
DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-
serve the following in order to reduce
the damage to your vehicle.
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC"
position. Make sure the audio is turned
off and any item is not plugged into
the power outlet.
To avoid the locking of the steering
wheel, turn the ignition switch to the
"ACC" position.
3. Release the parking brake.
recommended
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
more than 3 minutes before driving the
vehicle.
NOTICE
NOTICE