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TOYOTA 2012 Matrix User Manual

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5-1. Essential information

From the rear

Automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.

Manual transmission: We recom-
mend to use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.

When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.

Using a flat bed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

°.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.

Emergency towing procedure

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.

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