trailer TOYOTA VERSO 2015 User Guide

308 2-5. Driving information
Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before setting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn right. Always rotate gradu-
ally to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you when
reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.
Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
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309 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer, and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
Transmission information
Multidrive or automatic transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “D”. Transmission shift gear
position must be in “4” in the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic
mode (Multidrive) (P. 206) or the “M” mode (automatic trans-
mission) (P. 212).
Manual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “5” and “6” gear. (P. 220)
When towing a trailer, check the engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red)
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating.
If the engine coolant temperature warning light (Red) flashes or
comes on, turn the air conditioning off immediately and stop the
vehicle in a safe place. (P. 589)
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310 2-5. Driving information
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“P” for Multidrive or automatic transmission, and “1” or “R” for man-
ual transmission.
CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section.
Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 303)
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower.
Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
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623 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation
pressure, and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
When installing a compact spare tire (vehicles with compact spare tire)
Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.
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644 Alphabetical index
Switch
Airbag manual on/off ............. 177
Emergency flasher switch ..... 502
Engine switch ................ 196, 200
Fog light switch ..................... 258
Hazard light switch ................ 502
Ignition switch ............... 196, 200
Light switches ....................... 251
Power door lock switch ........... 73
Power window switches ........ 112
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 264
“SPORT” mode
switch.......................... 207, 213
Stop & Start cancel switch .... 281
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 445
Window lock switch ............... 112
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 259, 264
Tachometer .............................. 228
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 484
Switch ................................... 251
Wattage................................. 624
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 136
Double locking system .......... 134
Engine immobilizer system ... 124
Intrusion sensor .................... 138
Tire inflation pressure ............. 457
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 444
Function ................................ 444
Initializing .............................. 445
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ......................... 444
Registering ID codes............. 447Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 445
Warning light ......................... 517
Tires
Chains................................... 299
Checking ............................... 443
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit.............................. 552
If you have a flat
tire .............................. 536, 552
Inflation pressure .................. 457
Replacing .............................. 536
Rotating tires......................... 443
Size ....................................... 621
Snow tires ............................. 298
Spare tire .............................. 536
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 444
Tools................................. 536, 552
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 504
Trailer towing ........................ 302
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 272
Traction control ....................... 287
Trailer towing ........................... 302
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 206, 212
TRC ........................................... 287
Trip information display.......... 240
Trip meter ................................. 228
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 484
Switch ................................... 224
Wattage ................................ 624
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