Four- Wheel Driving Tips - Toyota Matrix 2005 Operating 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, or water.
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If operating in
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
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Keep your tire pressure at the prop-
er level. (See "Checking tire infla-
and it
tion pressure" on page 278 in Sec-
tion 7- 2.)
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Do not use tires (including snow
tires) of different
construction or tread patterns. (See
"Checking and replacing tires" on
page 280 and "Installing snow tires
and chains" on page 284 in Section
7- 2.)
'05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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Do not use tires with different tread
wear. To equalize the tire wear, ro-
tate tires at the appropriate interval.
(See "Rotating tires" on page 283
in Section 7- 2.)
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Use
mended wheels. Do not use wheels
adverse conditions
of different sizes and types. (See
"Replacing wheels" on page 285 in
the separate
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,
2005 MATRIX from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM12892U)
the manufacturer's recom-
NOTICE