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... slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. D Towing a trailer. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 103...
... slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. D Towing a trailer. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 103...
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... overdrive on again, push the switch again. Always turn the overdrive on for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on ) by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will select the ... being used, even if you can select either third gear (with overdrive off and restarted, the overdrive will automatically be enabled. 118 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) To turn the overdrive on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly...
... overdrive on again, push the switch again. Always turn the overdrive on for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on ) by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will select the ... being used, even if you can select either third gear (with overdrive off and restarted, the overdrive will automatically be enabled. 118 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) To turn the overdrive on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly...
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..., "D" position should be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for strong engine braking as with your reference: CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on page 133 in this Section. (e) Using...(28 mph), and maximum engine braking will not be used for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in motion as described previously.... position. "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (37 mph) 119 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from overheating.
..., "D" position should be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for strong engine braking as with your reference: CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on page 133 in this Section. (e) Using...(28 mph), and maximum engine braking will not be used for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in motion as described previously.... position. "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (37 mph) 119 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from overheating.
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... selector lever out of vehicle control may result. (h) Good driving practice The shift pattern is depressed, use overdrive. 120 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from creeping. Bring the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the shift lock override button. CAUTION Always keep...Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) CAUTION Never attempt to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. D When towing a trailer, in Section 4. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission (g) Parking 1. Press the clutch pedal down between third gear and overdrive...
... selector lever out of vehicle control may result. (h) Good driving practice The shift pattern is depressed, use overdrive. 120 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from creeping. Bring the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the shift lock override button. CAUTION Always keep...Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) CAUTION Never attempt to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. D When towing a trailer, in Section 4. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission (g) Parking 1. Press the clutch pedal down between third gear and overdrive...
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...forward. Downshift to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may damage the clutch. Regularly revving the engine to shift into reverse. 121 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting ...cause the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use any gears other than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. D When towing a trailer, in order to skid or spin. NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to ...
...forward. Downshift to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may damage the clutch. Regularly revving the engine to shift into reverse. 121 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting ...cause the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use any gears other than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. D When towing a trailer, in order to skid or spin. NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to ...
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... is severe, this can add to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 184 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Also, this will not. If your Toyota dealer. Use of your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to the future economy and long life... fast or slow. To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your vehicle: Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use leaded gasoline. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles).
... is severe, this can add to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 184 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Also, this will not. If your Toyota dealer. Use of your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to the future economy and long life... fast or slow. To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your vehicle: Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use leaded gasoline. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (200 miles).
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... 3) Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants, cargo and luggage. Towing capacity: 680 kg (1500 Ib.) Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that follows. 210 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Total load capacity: 385 kg... (850 Ib.) Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants whose estimated average weight is included when trailer towing. That may increase or decrease depending...
... 3) Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants, cargo and luggage. Towing capacity: 680 kg (1500 Ib.) Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that follows. 210 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Total load capacity: 385 kg... (850 Ib.) Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants whose estimated average weight is included when trailer towing. That may increase or decrease depending...
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... equals 1400 lbs. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. For details about trailer towing, see page 222. Cargo capacity Total load capacity Example on Your Vehicle In case that will be riding in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle... the total load capacity of 385 kg (850 lb.), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: 212 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of cargo and luggage load ...
... equals 1400 lbs. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. For details about trailer towing, see page 222. Cargo capacity Total load capacity Example on Your Vehicle In case that will be riding in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle... the total load capacity of 385 kg (850 lb.), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: 212 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of cargo and luggage load ...
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'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Driving in the rain ...Winter driving tips ...Dinghy towing ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer ... 3 216 216 217 218 219 220 222 227 215 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Driving in the rain ...Winter driving tips ...Dinghy towing ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer ... 3 216 216 217 218 219 220 222 227 215 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
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...of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. Your vehicle is heavily coated with frost or ice. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on where you are tire chains, window scraper, bag of the things you carry some emergency equipment. Do...and check under the fenders occasionally. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may cause serious damage to your vehicle. 220 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from accumulating under the fenders. When parking, put in and around ...
...of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. Your vehicle is heavily coated with frost or ice. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on where you are tire chains, window scraper, bag of the things you carry some emergency equipment. Do...and check under the fenders occasionally. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may cause serious damage to your vehicle. 220 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from accumulating under the fenders. When parking, put in and around ...
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... accessories. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 221 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) This may cause serious damage to your vehicle from the rear. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy...
... accessories. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 221 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) This may cause serious damage to your vehicle from the rear. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy...
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... etc. Exceeding this weight is designed primarily as a passenger−carrying vehicle. Your safety and satisfaction depend on your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your vehicle. D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not... driving habits. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Trailer towing Your vehicle is dangerous. 222 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Towing a trailer will have different weight capacities established by towing a trailer for further details before towing. For your safety and the safety of the ...
... etc. Exceeding this weight is designed primarily as a passenger−carrying vehicle. Your safety and satisfaction depend on your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your vehicle. D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not... driving habits. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Trailer towing Your vehicle is dangerous. 222 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Towing a trailer will have different weight capacities established by towing a trailer for further details before towing. For your safety and the safety of the ...
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... the hitch, the installation area should be sealed to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 223 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from distribution of exhaust fumes and mud. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. HITCHES Total trailer weight Tongue load D Use only a weight...axle−mounting hitch as it may cause damage to prevent entry of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must be removed when not towing to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum of a rear end collision. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D The ...
... the hitch, the installation area should be sealed to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 223 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from distribution of exhaust fumes and mud. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. HITCHES Total trailer weight Tongue load D Use only a weight...axle−mounting hitch as it may cause damage to prevent entry of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must be removed when not towing to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum of a rear end collision. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D The ...
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...trailer weight. TIRES BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. D Ensure that it would lower its braking effectiveness. PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK CAUTION D If the total trailer...the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is securely loaded so that your vehicle's hydraulic system as it cannot shift. 224 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from dropping to the additional load. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring ...
...trailer weight. TIRES BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. D Ensure that it would lower its braking effectiveness. PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK CAUTION D If the total trailer...the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is securely loaded so that your vehicle's hydraulic system as it cannot shift. 224 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from dropping to the additional load. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring ...
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... excessive speed and improper trailer loading. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D Check that your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing. TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your rear view mirrors conform to reduce the risk of speed, allow at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged ...by large trucks or buses, which may be increased when towing a trailer. The three main causes of the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. D Because stopping distance may cause your vehicle. 225 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from time to time to −vehicle distance should ...
... excessive speed and improper trailer loading. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D Check that your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing. TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your rear view mirrors conform to reduce the risk of speed, allow at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged ...by large trucks or buses, which may be increased when towing a trailer. The three main causes of the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. D Because stopping distance may cause your vehicle. 225 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from time to time to −vehicle distance should ...
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'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D Because of the added load of control. 226 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the wheel blocks. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the road and stop in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch...automatic transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back away from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) CAUTION D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. D Slow down too long or too frequently. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in reduced braking efficiency. Refer to overheat...
'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) D Because of the added load of control. 226 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the wheel blocks. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the road and stop in "P" position (automatic) or the clutch...automatic transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back away from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) CAUTION D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. D Slow down too long or too frequently. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in reduced braking efficiency. Refer to overheat...
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'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ...If your engine stalls while driving ...If you cannot increase engine speed ...If your vehicle overheats ...If you have a flat tire ...If your vehicle becomes stuck ...If your vehicle needs to be towed ...If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever ...If you lose your keys ...If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter ... 4 230 233 233 234 235 247 247 250 251 251 229 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ...If your engine stalls while driving ...If you cannot increase engine speed ...If your vehicle overheats ...If you have a flat tire ...If your vehicle becomes stuck ...If your vehicle needs to be towed ...If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever ...If you lose your keys ...If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter ... 4 230 233 233 234 235 247 247 250 251 251 229 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
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When boosting, use the battery of a competent mechanic or towing service. Then get acid 231 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to jump start with water immediately. D If ...
When boosting, use the battery of a competent mechanic or towing service. Then get acid 231 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to jump start with water immediately. D If ...
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... is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 247 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system" on page 122 in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you rock your...to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. NOTICE If you may suddenly move forward or backward as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with traction control system- Turn off the traction control system to become unstuck to allow the tires to spin enough to...
... is completely shifted to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 247 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system" on page 122 in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you rock your...to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. NOTICE If you may suddenly move forward or backward as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with traction control system- Turn off the traction control system to become unstuck to allow the tires to spin enough to...
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... page 249 in neutral. 248 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the rear with wheel lift type truck From front-Release the parking brake. NOTICE Do not tow with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on the ground must be in the "LOCK" position when towing from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle is not damaged...
... page 249 in neutral. 248 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the rear with wheel lift type truck From front-Release the parking brake. NOTICE Do not tow with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on the ground must be in the "LOCK" position when towing from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle is not damaged...