2005 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 451

'05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409) CAUTION In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: D Do not rely excessively on the vehicle stability control system. Even if the vehicle stability control system is operating, you must always drive carefully and attentively to avoid serious injury. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected accident. If the slip indicator light flashes, an alarm sounds, and special care should be taken while driving. D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned "ON". D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on. D The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while driving. D Only use tires of specified size. The size, manufacture, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same. If you use the tires other than specified, or different type or size, the vehicle stability control system may not function correctly. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Toyota dealer. (See "Checking and replacing tires" on page 280 in Section 7−2.) If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently. Special care should be taken while driving. The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". If you select the traction control off mode, the indicator light will come on again. D In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. 127 2005 MATRIX from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM12892U)