WHEN DRIVING -> Driving Information (Run-in, Eco-driving, Towing) for Your Toyota Aurion 4 Door Second Generation (2013-2017)

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Driving Information  
Driving Information  
RUNNING-IN PERIOD  
To extend the life of your vehicle the following precautions are recommended:  
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For the first 300 km:  
Avoid sudden or hard stops  
For the first 800 km:  
Do not tow a trailer  
For the first 1000 km:  
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Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving  
Avoid over-revving the engine  
Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow  
PRE-TRIP SAFETY CHECK  
It is a good idea to do a safety check before starting out on a trip. A few minutes of  
checking can help ensure safe and pleasant driving. Just a basic familiarity with your  
vehicle is required and a careful eye!  
Items to check include, but are not limited to:  
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Tyre condition and pressure (including the spare wheel).  
Fluid levels. If the vehicle has been parked for while check for fluid leaking  
underneath the vehicle. (Water dripping frohe air conditioner after use is normal).  
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All lights operate normally.  
No indicators or warning lights remaiilluminated once the vehicle has been started.  
Any other items or noises that appear abnormal.  
If you would like, your Toyota deaer will be pleased to make this check for you at a  
nominal cost.  
ECO FRIENDLY DRIVIN
Your Toyota is fitted with an Eco Driving  
indicator to help you maximise fuel  
economy / minimise fuel consumption and  
your impact on the environment.  
During eco-friendly acceleration (eco  
driving) the indicator will illuminate. If  
the acceleration exceeds the zone of eco  
driving, and when the vehicle is stopped,  
the indicator turns off.  
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate  
in the following conditions:  
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The shift lever is in anything other than D position.  
The paddle shift switch is used (if equipped).  
The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h or higher.  
For further information refer to “Customising vehicle features” on page 105.  
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INFORMATION WHEN DRIVING IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS  
CAUTION  
When starting the vehicle  
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Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.  
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.  
When driving the vehicle  
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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator  
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
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Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will  
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in  
death or serious injury  
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When reversing, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty operating  
the pedals  
Maintain the correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly.  
This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals correctly  
Depress the brake pedal using your right fo. Depressing the brake pedal using  
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident  
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Do not drive the vehicle over, or stop the vehicle near, flammable materials such as  
long grass, etc. The exhaust system anexhaust gases can be extremely hot. These  
hot parts may cause a fire if there is ny flammable material nearby.  
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or  
roll forward while the shift lever is in R position. Doing so may cause the engine  
to stall or lead to poor braand steering performance, resulting in an accident or  
damage to the vehicle.  
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If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check  
the boot lid is clsed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver  
drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the  
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
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Do not move the shift lever to P position while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can  
damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.  
Do not move the shift lever to R position while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing  
so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.  
Do not move the shift lever to D position while the vehicle is moving backward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.  
Moving the shift lever to N position while the vehicle is moving will disengage the  
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N position is  
selected.  
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CAUTION  
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During normal driving, do not turn the engine off. Turning the engine off while  
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to  
these systems will be lost, making it more difficult to steer and brake. Pull over and  
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such  
as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, refer to “If your  
vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency” on page 321.  
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a  
steep hill, refer to page 77 or page 81.  
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose  
effectiveness.  
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Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside  
rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that  
can cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
Always check that all passenger’s arms, heads or other parts of their body are not  
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.  
When driving on slippery road surfaces  
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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may use tyre slippage and reduce  
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.  
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by upshifting or  
down-shifting, may cause the vehiclto skid, resulting in an accident.  
After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure the  
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from  
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning  
properly, steering contromay be affected, resulting in an accident.  
When shifting the shift leer  
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Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting  
the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration  
of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.  
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)  
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Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as  
possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.  
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or  
those of the brake discs are exceeded.  
When the vehicle is stopped  
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Do not over-rev the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle  
may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.  
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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation  
cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes  
do not enter the vehicle interior.  
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CAUTION  
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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep  
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking  
brake as necessary.  
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the  
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely  
apply the parking brake as needed.  
Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the  
vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in  
a fire if combustible material is nearby.  
When the vehicle is parked  
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle  
when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following:  
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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire  
The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic  
material of glasses to deform or crack  
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Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior  
of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical  
components  
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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such  
as the glove box or on the floor, imay be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or  
the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.  
Do not attach adhesive disto the windscreen or windows. Do not place  
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.  
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.  
Do not leave a dor or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallised  
film such as a silver-coloured one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as  
a lens, causing a fire.  
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P position, stop the engine  
and lock the vehicle.  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.  
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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after  
turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.  
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is  
snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,  
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious  
health hazard.  
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CAUTION  
Exhaust gases  
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Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colourless and  
odourless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.  
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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such as  
a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death  
or a serious health hazard.  
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The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack  
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, have the vehicle  
inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust  
gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.  
When taking a nap in the vehicle  
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Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move e shift lever or  
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine  
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a porly ventilated area, exhaust  
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to deah or a serious health hazard.  
When braking  
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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance increases when  
the brakes are wet, and this may cause one ide of the vehicle to brake differently  
than the other side. Also, the parking brke may not securely hold the vehicle.  
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If the power brake assist function dos not operate, do not follow other vehicles  
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.  
In this case, braking is still poible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more  
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.  
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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the brake pedal  
uses up the reserve or the power-assisted brakes.  
The brake system consists of two individual hydraulic systems; if one of the  
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be  
depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase.  
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes fixed  
immediately.  
NOTICE  
When driving the vehicle  
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as  
this may restrain driving torque.  
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the  
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.  
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Engine speed while driving  
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is  
due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving  
conditions. It dose not indicate sudden acceleration.  
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill.  
When the accelerator pedal is released.  
When parking the vehicle  
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Always move the shift lever to P position. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to  
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally  
depressed.  
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts  
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an  
extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.  
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When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging  
the wheels or underside of the vehicle, etc.  
If you get a flat tyre while driving  
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A flat or damaged tyre may cause the folowing situations. Hold the steering wheel  
firmly and gradually depress the brake pdal to slow down the vehicle.  
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It may be difficult to control ur vehicle  
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations  
The vehicle will lean abormally  
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For information on how to change a flat tyre refer to page 306.  
When encountering flded roads  
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Do not drive oa road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause  
the following serious damage to the vehicle:  
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Engine stalling  
A short circuit in electrical components  
Engine damage caused by water immersion  
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In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, have your  
Toyota dealer check the following:  
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Brake function  
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid, etc.  
Lubricant condition of the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and  
the function of all joints and bearings, etc.  
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS  
Perform the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter.  
Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.  
Driving in the rain  
Drive carefully when it is raining as visibility will be reduced and the windows may become  
fogged-up.  
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slippery.  
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may  
be a layer of water between the tyres and the road surface that could cause the vehicle to  
hydra-plane, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.  
Pre-winter preparations  
Use the following fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures:  
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Engine oil  
Engine coolant  
Washer fluid  
Have your Toyota dealer check the engine coolant and inpect the level and specific gravity  
of battery electrolyte.  
If required, have the vehicle fitted with four snow tyres, or purchase a set of tyre chains for  
the front tyres.  
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Ensure that all tyres are the same sizand brand, and the chains match the size of the  
tyres.  
Before driving the vehicle  
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.  
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Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water  
over the frozen area to elt the ice.  
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Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.  
To ensure correct operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that  
has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windscreen.  
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Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.  
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated  
in the wheel-well or on the brakes.  
When driving the vehicle  
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to the road conditions.  
When parking the vehicle  
Where there is a chance the parking brake may freeze up, park the vehicle and move the  
shift lever to P position without setting the parking brake. If the parking brake freezes it  
may not release. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.  
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INSTALLING SNOW TYRES AND CHAINS  
When to use snow tyres or chains  
Snow tyres or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice.  
On wet or dry roads, conventional tyres provide better traction than snow tyres.  
Snow tyre selection  
If you need snow tyres, select tyres of the same size, construction and load capacity as the  
originally installed tyres.  
Do not use tyres other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tyres without  
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.  
CAUTION  
Do not use snow tyres other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may  
cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. Otherwise, an  
accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.  
Snow tyre installation  
Installing snow tyres on the front wheels only can leato an excessive difference in road  
grip capability between the front and rear tyres, wch could cause loss of vehicle control.  
When storing removed tyres, you should store them in a cool dry place.  
Mark the direction of rotation and ensure to intall them in the same direction when  
replacing.  
CAUTION  
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Snow tyres should be installed on all wheels of the vehicle.  
Do not drive with the snow tyres incorrectly inflated.  
Observe permissible maximum speed for your snow tyres and the legal speed limit  
(whichever is lower).  
Tyre chain selection  
Use the tyre chains of the correct type and  
size.  
1. Diameter of side chain...............3.0 mm  
2. Width of side chain...................10.0 mm  
3. Length of side chain.................30.0 mm  
4. Diameter of cross chain.............4.0 mm  
5. Width of cross chain.................14.0 mm  
6. Length of cross chain...............25.0 mm  
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NOTICE  
If the wrong combination of tyre and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle  
body and/or not achieve their intended outcome.  
Chain installation  
Install the chains on the front tyres as tightly as possible. Do not use tyre chains on the  
rear tyres. Retighten chains after driving 0.5 – 1.0 km.  
When installing chains on your tyres, carefully follow the instructions of the chain  
manufacturer.  
If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers  
before putting on the chains.  
CAUTION  
Do not use tyre chains on the rear tyres.  
When using tyre chains:  
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Do not exceed 50 km/h or the chain manufacturer’s recommended speed limit,  
whichever is lower  
Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the  
vehicle to bounce.  
Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel brakig as use of chains may adversely affect  
vehicle handling  
Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle, otherwise  
an accident may occur  
TRAILER TOWING  
Your vehicle is designed pimarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer will  
have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy  
(fuel consumption, etc.).  
Your safety and satisfaction depend on the correct use of equipment and cautious driving  
habits.  
NOTICE  
For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer.  
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for  
commercial purposes.  
Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details before towing, as there are additional  
legal requirements in some countries.  
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Weight limits  
Before towing make sure that all of the following are within the specified limits:  
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Total trailer weight  
Gross vehicle weight  
Gross axle weight  
Vertical tow ball load  
The total trailer weight and vertical tow ball load can be measured with platform scales  
which are located at such places as a public weighbridge.  
CAUTION  
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 1600 kg.  
Trailer tow bar assemblies have different weight capacities established by the tow bar  
manufacturer. The operator must determine the maximum weigrating of the particular  
tow bar assembly, even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a greater  
weight, and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer tow bar.  
Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer tow bar manufacturer can cause  
vehicle damage or an accident resulting in serious personal injuries.  
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed 2100 kg  
The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weigs of the:  
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Unloaded vehicle  
Driver  
Passengers  
Luggage  
Tow bar  
Trailer vertical tw ball load  
Any special equipment installed on your vehicle.  
The load on either the front or the rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross  
vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed:  
Front: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045 kg  
Rear:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1075 kg  
INFORMATION  
Blind spot monitor  
When towing, Toyota recommends that the Blind Spot Monitor System is turned OFF to  
prevent unnecessary warning activation.  
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CAUTION  
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so the vertical tow ball load is 9 to 11% of the  
total trailer weight, not exceeding 160 kg.  
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Vertical tow ball load / total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%  
Never load the trailer with more weight  
in the back than in the front. About 60%  
of the trailer load should be in the front  
half of the trailer and the remaining 40%  
in the rear.  
1. Total trailer weight.  
2. Vertical tow ball load.  
Tow bars  
Use only a tow bar which is recommended by the tow bamanufacturer and conforms to  
the total trailer weight requirement.  
Follow the directions supplied by the tow bar manufacturer, and bolt the tow bar securely  
to the vehicle. Lubricate the tow ball with a light at of grease.  
If removing the tow bar assembly, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent  
entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt or water.  
Brakes and safety chains  
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes conform to applicable Federal and State  
regulations.  
Safety chains must always bused between the towing vehicle and the trailer.  
Leave sufficient slack in the chains for turns.  
The chains should cross under the trailer coupling to prevent the trailer coupling from  
dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or the trailer separates from the  
vehicle.  
For correct safety chains procedures, follow the tow bar or trailer manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
CAUTION  
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If the total trailer weight exceeds 500 kg, trailer brakes are required.  
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system as it would lower its braking  
effectiveness.  
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Never tow a trailer without using safety chains securely attached to both the trailer  
and the vehicle.  
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Tyres  
Ensure your vehicle’s tyres are correctly inflated. Refer to “Checking tyre inflation  
pressure” on page 267.  
The trailer tyres should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer  
manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight.  
Trailer lights  
Trailer lights must comply with federal and state regulations. See your Toyota dealer for  
the correct type of wiring and relays for your trailer.  
Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you attach  
the trailer. Direct splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a  
malfunction of your lights.  
Running-in schedule  
Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehice or a vehicle with any  
new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the  
first 800 km of driving.  
Maintenance  
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more freqent maintenance due to the  
additional load. For this information, please refer tthe scheduled maintenance  
information in the Warranty and Service Book.  
Retighten all fixing bolts of the tow ball antow bar after approximately 1000 km of trailer  
driving.  
Pre-towing safety check  
Check your vehicle remains levehen a loaded or unloaded trailer is attached. Do not  
drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition, and check for  
incorrect vertical tow ball load, overload, load distribution of the vehicle or trailer, worn  
suspension or other possible causes.  
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it cannot shift.  
Check your rear view mirrors conform to any applicable federal and state regulations. If  
not, install the rear view mirrors required for the towing purposes.  
Trailer towing tips  
CAUTION  
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When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing.  
The three main causes of vehicle trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed  
and incorrect trailer loading.  
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Before starting out, check operation of the lights and all vehicle-trailer connections.  
After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before  
actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an  
area away from traffic until you learn the feel of the vehicle.  
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Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering  
wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to  
the right to move the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally opposite to that  
when backing without a trailer.)  
Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged  
turning. Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an accident.  
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Because stopping distance may be increased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance should be  
increased when towing a trailer. For each 10 km/h of speed, allow at least one vehicle  
and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you  
may skid, resulting in jack-knifing and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or  
slippery surfaces.  
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.  
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your vehile in a tight turn.  
Slow down before making a turn to avoid the necessity of suddebraking.  
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Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle  
wheels to the inside of the turn. Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger  
than normal turning radius with your vehicle.  
Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle  
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention to the rear from time to time to prepare  
yourself for being passed by large trucks or ses, which may cause your vehicle  
and trailer to sway. If swaying happens, fimly grip the steering wheel and reduce  
speed immediately but gradually. Ner increase speed. If it is necessary to reduce  
speed, brake slowly. Steer straight ahead following the road. If you make no extreme  
correction with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilise.  
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Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance. After  
passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer and ensure you have plenty  
of room before changinlanes.  
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In order to maintaiengine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. The transmission  
shift range position must be in 5 or 4 in S mode.  
Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot  
days (at temperatures over 30˚C) when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer. If  
the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the  
air conditioning (if in use), pull off the road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If your  
vehicle overheats” on page 319.  
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Always place wheel chocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking.  
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in P position. Avoid parking  
on a slope with a trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the  
following.  
1. Apply the brakes and hold.  
2. Have someone place wheel chocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.  
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3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until the blocks  
absorb the load.  
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.  
5. Shift into P position and turn off the engine.  
When restarting out after parking on a slope:  
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1. With the transmission in P position, start the engine. Ensure to keep the brake  
pedal depressed.  
2. Shift into gear.  
3. Release the parking brake and foot brake, and slowly pull or back away from the  
wheel chocks. Stop and apply your brakes.  
4. Have someone retrieve the wheel chocks.  
CAUTION  
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.  
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not  
make sudden downshifts.  
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the  
brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.  
CARGO AND LUGGAGE  
When stowing cargo or luggage in the vehicle, observe the following.  
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Put cargo or luggage in the boot when at all possible. Ensure all items are secured in  
place.  
Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as  
possible helps maiin balance.  
For better fuel conomy, do not carry unnecessary weight.  
CAUTION  
Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged boot (when the rear seat is folded down).  
It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seatbelts  
correctly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious injury  
in the event of sudden braking or a collision.  
To prevent cargo or luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything  
in the enlarged boot higher than the seatback. Keep cargo or luggage low, as close to  
the floor as possible.  
Do not place anything on the parcel shelf behind the rear seatback. Such items may  
be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an  
accident.  
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WHEN DRIVING  
Driving Information  
CAUTION  
Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with  
the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning,  
and impair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle  
occupants.  
Items that must not be carried in the boot  
The following items may cause a fire if loaded in the boot:  
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Receptacles containing petrol  
Aerosol cans  
Storage precautions  
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
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Stow cargo and luggage in the boot whenever possible.  
Fold-down type rear seat: To prevent cargo and luggage from sling forward during  
braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged boot. Keep cargo and luggage low,  
as close to the floor as possible.  
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Fold-down type rear seat: When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not  
be placed directly behind the front seats.  
Fold-down type rear seat: Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged boot. It is  
not designed for passengers. They should re in their seats with their seatbelts  
properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious  
bodily injury, in the event of sudden aking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
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Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may  
get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from  
being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers,  
causing an accident:  
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At the feet of the der  
On the front pssenger or rear seats (when stacking items)  
On the package tray  
On the instrument panel  
On the dashboard  
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Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure  
someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.  
Load and distribution  
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Do not overload your vehicle.  
Do not apply loads unevenly.  
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which  
may cause death or serious injury.  
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