’04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
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2004 MATRIX from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12861U)
Replacement  with  used  wheels  is  not  rec-
ommended  as  they  may  have  been  sub-
jected  to  rough  treatment  or  high  mileage
and  could  fail  without  warning.  Also,  bent
wheels  which  have  been  straightened  may
have  structural  damage  and  therefore
should  not  be  used.  Never  use  an  inner
tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed
for  a  tubeless  tire.
CAUTION
Observe  the  following  instructions.
Otherwise,  an  accident  may  occur  re-
sulting  in  death  or  serious  injuries.
# Do  not  use  wheels  other  than  the
manufacturer’s  recommended  size,
as  this  may  cause  dangerous  han-
dling  characteristics  resulting  in
loss  of  control.
# Four−wheel  drive  models:
Do  not  use  wheels  of  different
brands,  sizes  and  types,  as  this
may  cause  dangerous  handling
characteristics  resulting  in  loss  of
control.
# When  installing  aluminum  wheels,
check  that  the  wheel  nuts  are  tight
after  driving  your  vehicle  the  first  1600
km  (1000  miles).
# If  you  have  rotated,  repaired,  or
changed  your  tires,  check  that  the
wheel  nuts  are  still  tight  after  driving
1600  km  (1000  miles).
# When  using  tire  chains,  be  careful  not
to  damage  the  aluminum  wheels.
# Use  only  the  Toyota  wheel  nuts  and
wrench  designed  for  your  aluminum
wheels.
# When  balancing  your  wheels,  use  only
Toyota  balance  weights  or  equivalent
and  a  plastic  or  rubber  hammer.
# As  with  any  wheel,  periodically  check
your  aluminum  wheels  for  damage.  If
damaged,  replace  immediately.
Aluminum  wheel  precautions