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

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Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking, could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed
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.
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Do not continue normal
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)
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If you need greater traction while driv-
ing on sand, mud or snow covered
roadways, use tire chains on the front
wheels.
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Always check your brakes for effective-
ness immediately after driving across
sand, mud etc.
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If operating in
frequently, vehicle maintenance should
be increased. (See
tires.
"Scheduled Maintenance
"Owner's Manual Supplement".)
driving
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'06 MATRIX_U (L/O 0508)
Observe
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
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Do not attempt to go off−road in
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
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.)
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Do not drive in a deep water such
as in rivers, as this may cause seri-
ous mechanical damage resulting in
loss of control.
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Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
er level. (See "Checking tire infla-
tion pressure" on page 277 in Sec-
tion 7−2.)
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the following instructions.