Parking Brake - Toyota Matrix 2003 Operating Manual

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-
eration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging and, possibly, ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
cessive engine wear and high
consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
5–speed
Gear km/h (mph)
1 58 (36)
2 98 (61)
3 142 (88)
4 180 (112)
6–speed
Gear km/h (mph)
1 62 (38)
2 96 (60)
3 133 (83)
4 169 (105)
5 210 (130)
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'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice
fuel
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If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
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When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use fifth gear (5–speed models) or
sixth gear (6–speed models).
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)

Parking brake

Type A
shifting
Type B