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There has been much discussion regarding the possibility
of floor mats being a cause of accelerator problems in
Toyota vehicles.
At USRider, we love the heavy-duty, all-weather floor
mats that collect dirt and debris. Let’s face it, as horse owners,
most mats that come with vehicles are more for looks
than function, and are not up to the task of handling the dirt
and debris that accompany life with horses.
All-weather mats can also help maintain your vehicle’s
value when you get ready to sell. You can use all-weather
mats while driving, then, when you’re ready to sell, you
can reinstall the vehicle’s original floor mats for a fresh
“new” look.
Here’s how to safely use all-weather mats.
Use dealer-approved mats. Stay with original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) approved floor mats, available from
dealers. These mats have been designed and manufactured
to the manufacturer’s specifications to work safely with your
vehicle.
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Aftermarket Floor Mats
Make sure the driver’s floor mat does not interfere
with accelerator-pedal operation in any way. Keep your vehicle’s floorboard clear of refuse and debris, especially in
the driver’s foot well, and the area under and behind the driver’s seat.
Check fit and stability. When you install your floor mats,
make sure they fit securely in the floorboard well and stay
in place. If your floor mat moves around, it can cause an
unsafe driving situation.
Check accelerator. Make sure the driver’s floor mat does
not interfere with accelerator-pedal operation in any way.
While you will rarely fully depress the accelerator, the floor
mat should not interfere with the accelerator’s movement,
even at its full length of travel.
Keep the mats clean. Occasionally, clean the dirt and
debris from all-weather mats to ensure safe vehicle operation.
Keep the floorboard clean. Keep your vehicle’s floorboard
clear of refuse and debris, especially in the driver’s
foot well, and the area under and behind the driver’s seat.
If you brake hard, something as simple as a tissue box
or crushed-up soda can could slide forward and become
lodged under the brake or accelerator, keeping a pedal from
being fully depressed. USR
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