Toyota Matrix 2004 Operating Manual page 230

NOTICE
Four- wheel drive models—When tow-
ing, be sure to tow the vehicle with
all four wheels lifted. Otherwise, the
drive system could be damaged and
the vehicle could fly off the tow
truck.
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'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
Two- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—
"
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the "ACC" position and put the
transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the "LOCK" position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to
wheels straight.
"
Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
Four- wheel drive models—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
Use a towing dolly under the wheels not
lifted by the truck.
(b) Using flat bed truck
2004 COROLLA MATRIX from July. '03 Prod. (OM12814U)
hold the front