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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
 Do not race a

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine b

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar hig

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)
NOTICE
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the
possibility of damage to your vehicle.
DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, b

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)
Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, prevent excessive clutch
slippage by

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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When restarting out  after parking on a
slope:1. With the transmission in “P” position (automatic) or  the clutch pedal d

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TOYOTA MATRIX 2005 E130 / 1.G Owners Manual ’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start