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Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
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Maintenance
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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
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If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
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If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
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After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a
lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.
Summary of Contents for Highlander Hybrid 2017
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Page 26: ...26 Pictorial index HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 96: ...96 1 3 Theft deterrent system HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 118: ...118 2 Instrument cluster HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 190: ...190 3 5 Opening and closing the windows HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 266: ...266 4 5 Using the driving support systems HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U Certification ...
Page 267: ...267 4 5 Using the driving support systems 4 Driving HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 345: ...345 4 6 Driving tips 4 Driving HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 432: ...432 5 11 Using the voice command system HIGHLANDER_U OM48F09U ...
Page 488: ...488 6 4 Using the other interior features HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 678: ...678 9 3 Initialization HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U ...
Page 693: ...693 Index HIGHLANDER_HV_U OM48F12U What to do if Troubleshooting 694 Alphabetical index 699 ...