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4-1. Before driving
D
riv
ing
Check the allowable towing capac-
ity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle
Capacity), and permissible draw-
bar load before towing. (
P.597)
Toyota recommends the use of the
Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehi-
cle. Other products of a suitable
nature and comparable quality may
also be used.
Please consult your dealer when
installing trailer lights, as incorrect
installation may cause damage to
the vehicle’s lights. Please take
care to comply with your state’s
laws when installing trailer lights.
■
Total trailer weight and per-
missible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum
towing capacity. Exceeding this weight
is dangerous. (
P.597)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
trol device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity.
Do not let the drawbar load exceed the
indicated weight. (
P.597)
WARNING
●
Do not use dynamic radar cruise
control (if equipped) or cruise con-
trol (if equipped) when trailer tow-
ing.
■
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds
for trailer towing.
■
Before descending hills or long
declines
Reduce speed and downshift. How-
ever, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill
grades.
■
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal
depressed often or for long periods of
time.
Doing so may result in the brake over-
heating or reduce braking effects.
Weight limits
Towing hitch/bracket
Connecting trailer lights
NOTICE
■
Do not directly splice trailer
lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem and cause a malfunction.
Important points regarding
trailer loads
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