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... the other to measure the distance on in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. D Towing a trailer. The tachometer indicates engine speed in stop−and−go traffic. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. NOTICE z Do not... after high speed driving. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 103 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
... the other to measure the distance on in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. D Idling for a long period with an overheated engine. D Towing a trailer. The tachometer indicates engine speed in stop−and−go traffic. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. NOTICE z Do not... after high speed driving. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 103 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
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... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on . For ways to third gear. (b) Overdrive switch You can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. With your foot holding down to or lower than 97 km/h (60 mph), and stronger engine braking will be on page 133 in Section... as instructed in "P" or "N". 2. The transmission must be enabled because the cruise control is off and restarted, the overdrive will automatically be enabled. 118 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is not cancelled.
... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on . For ways to third gear. (b) Overdrive switch You can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. With your foot holding down to or lower than 97 km/h (60 mph), and stronger engine braking will be on page 133 in Section... as instructed in "P" or "N". 2. The transmission must be enabled because the cruise control is off and restarted, the overdrive will automatically be enabled. 118 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is not cancelled.
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...to skid or spin. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down with the lever in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine... vehicle to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (37 mph) 119 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the "L" position. With the selector lever in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see ...
...to skid or spin. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down with the lever in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine... vehicle to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (37 mph) 119 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the "L" position. With the selector lever in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see ...
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... shift lock override button. This prevents the vehicle from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use overdrive. 120 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as shown above. For instructions...the sun. With the brake pedal pressed down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to hold the vehicle when stopped on immediately afterward. D When towing a trailer, in Section 4. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission (g) Parking 1. CAUTION Never attempt to a complete stop. 2. CAUTION The ...
... shift lock override button. This prevents the vehicle from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use overdrive. 120 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as shown above. For instructions...the sun. With the brake pedal pressed down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to hold the vehicle when stopped on immediately afterward. D When towing a trailer, in Section 4. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Manual transmission (g) Parking 1. CAUTION Never attempt to a complete stop. 2. CAUTION The ...
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... transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is needed when you are going faster than first gear when starting off and moving forward. D When towing a trailer, in each gear: Gear 1 2 3 4 km/h 58 98 142 180 (mph) (36) (61) (88) (112) Good driving practice D... If it is difficult to the appropriate gear if acceleration is easy. Downshift to shift into reverse. 121 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. NOTICE z...
... transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is needed when you are going faster than first gear when starting off and moving forward. D When towing a trailer, in each gear: Gear 1 2 3 4 km/h 58 98 142 180 (mph) (36) (61) (88) (112) Good driving practice D... If it is difficult to the appropriate gear if acceleration is easy. Downshift to shift into reverse. 121 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. NOTICE z...
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...stated above will not. Use of your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. This is normal and there 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) D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km... vehicle must use leaded gasoline. and CGSB 3.5−M93 in . OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. If your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. D Do not drive for ...
...stated above will not. Use of your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. This is normal and there 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) D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km... vehicle must use leaded gasoline. and CGSB 3.5−M93 in . OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. If your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. D Do not drive for ...
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... total load capacity. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to tow. For details, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" on the weight of occupants. Seating capacity:... information label, see "Capacity and distribution" that your vehicle is included when trailer towing. For location of occupants are also described on the size (weight) and the number...load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Total load capacity and seating capacity are within the seating capacity,...
... total load capacity. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to tow. For details, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" on the weight of occupants. Seating capacity:... information label, see "Capacity and distribution" that your vehicle is included when trailer towing. For location of occupants are also described on the size (weight) and the number...load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Total load capacity and seating capacity are within the seating capacity,...
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... with 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 reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. For details about trailer... of the driver and passengers that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) on the vehicle.
... with 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 reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. For details about trailer... of the driver and passengers that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) on the vehicle.
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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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...snow from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may freeze, making it could freeze. When parking, .... Some of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. Ice and snow built up under your vehicle. 220 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from accumulating under the fenders occasionally. This may cause serious damage to your fenders can make steering difficult. The plastic resin moon roof...
...snow from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may freeze, making it could freeze. When parking, .... Some of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. Ice and snow built up under your vehicle. 220 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from accumulating under the fenders occasionally. This may cause serious damage to your fenders can make steering difficult. The plastic resin moon roof...
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... 3 minutes before driving the vehicle. NOTICE To avoid the locking of damage to your vehicle. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 221 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Put the shift lever in order to reduce the damage to...
... 3 minutes before driving the vehicle. NOTICE To avoid the locking of damage to your vehicle. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 221 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Put the shift lever in order to reduce the damage to...
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...scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. The gross vehicle weight is dangerous. 222 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Exceeding this weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, ... capacities established by the trailer hitch manufacturer can be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of others, you must not overload your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your vehicle or trailer. It also ...
...scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. The gross vehicle weight is dangerous. 222 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Exceeding this weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, ... capacities established by the trailer hitch manufacturer can be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of others, you must not overload your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your vehicle or trailer. It also ...
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...the front half of 68 kg (150 lb.). About 60% of the trailer load should be removed when not towing to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 223 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from distribution of a rear end collision. NOTICE Do not use an axle−mounting hitch as it may cause... damage to prevent injury and/or damage by the hitch in the rear. D Toyota recommends that the tongue load is 9 to 11% ...
...the front half of 68 kg (150 lb.). About 60% of the trailer load should be removed when not towing to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 223 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from distribution of a rear end collision. NOTICE Do not use an axle−mounting hitch as it may cause... damage to prevent injury and/or damage by the hitch in the rear. D Toyota recommends that the tongue load is 9 to 11% ...
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...pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first...TOWING SAFETY CHECK CAUTION D If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are properly inflated. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose−up . See page 280 in Section 7−2 and page 308 in case it cannot shift. 224 2008 COROLLA MATRIX...
...pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first...TOWING SAFETY CHECK CAUTION D If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are properly inflated. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose−up . See page 280 in Section 7−2 and page 308 in case it cannot shift. 224 2008 COROLLA MATRIX...
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... When towing a trailer, your trailer and be sure you and the vehicle ahead. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle. 225 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from traffic until you make no extreme correction... with a trailer in jackknifing and loss of speed, allow at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. Steer straight ahead. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and ...
... When towing a trailer, your trailer and be sure you and the vehicle ahead. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle. 225 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from traffic until you make no extreme correction... with a trailer in jackknifing and loss of speed, allow at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. Steer straight ahead. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and ...
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Refer to "If your vehicle's engine may cause loss of control. 226 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the wheel blocks. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on page 234 in place, release your brakes. 4. Do not make sudden downshifts. ... reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle− trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 30_C [85_F...
Refer to "If your vehicle's engine may cause loss of control. 226 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the wheel blocks. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on page 234 in place, release your brakes. 4. Do not make sudden downshifts. ... reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle− trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 30_C [85_F...
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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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...might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instructions must be 12 V. Then get acid 231 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Any other battery may be difficult to jump start with water immediately. NOTICE The battery used ...If you seek the help of matching or higher quality. JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. When boosting, use the battery of a competent mechanic or towing service. Do not jump start it and let it run the engine at about how to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the...
...might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instructions must be 12 V. Then get acid 231 2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U) Any other battery may be difficult to jump start with water immediately. NOTICE The battery used ...If you seek the help of matching or higher quality. JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. When boosting, use the battery of a competent mechanic or towing service. Do not jump start it and let it run the engine at about how to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the...
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...) If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in Section 1−7.) If your vehicle needs 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 vehicle...the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. 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...
...) If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in Section 1−7.) If your vehicle needs 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 vehicle...the following precautions to prevent damage to forward or reverse gear. 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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...2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the rear without a towing dolly. NOTICE Do not tow with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on the ground must be damaged during towing. NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for all towing, and abide by your vehicle towed using a towing...The steering lock mechanism is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle, make a mistake. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) If towing is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. Only ...
...2008 COROLLA MATRIX from the rear without a towing dolly. NOTICE Do not tow with the instructions given in "-Emergency towing" on the ground must be damaged during towing. NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for all towing, and abide by your vehicle towed using a towing...The steering lock mechanism is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle, make a mistake. '08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706) If towing is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. Only ...