Toyota Matrix 2003 - If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed

’03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
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2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
(b) Using flat bed truck
—From rear
—From front
Two–wheel drive models
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
(b) Using flat bed truck
—From rear
—From front
Four–wheel drive models
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
hicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency tow-
ing” on page 215 in this section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
If your vehicle needs to be
towed—