trailer TOYOTA YARIS 2012 User Guide

350 2-5. Driving information
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
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 starting 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 it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.
NOTICE
When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

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When driving
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E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.
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 do.
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.

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79ETransmission information
Vehicles with a Multidrive and multi-mode manual transmission:
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in D. Transmission shift gear position
must be in 4 in the M mode. (P. 255, 260)
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in 5 and 6 (vehicles with a 6-speed
manual transmission) gear. (P. 265)
If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 635)
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 Multidrives, E, M or R for multi-mode manual transmissions,
and 1 or R for manual transmissions.

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
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. 344)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
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 pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow the vehicle with the com-
pact spare tire installed.

696 Alphabetical index
YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52C79E
Tachometer .............................. 273
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 293
Wattage................................. 677
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system .......... 162
Engine immobilizer system ... 155
Immobilizer system ............... 155
Tire inflation pressure ............. 498
Tires
Chains ................................... 338
Checking ............................... 494
If you have a flat tire...... 582, 594
Inflation pressure .......... 498, 672
Replacing .............................. 582
Rotating tires ......................... 494
Size ....................................... 672
Snow tires ............................. 338
Spare tire .............................. 582
Tools ................................. 582, 595
Total load capacity .................. 654
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 554
Trailer towing ................ 342, 343
Traction control ....................... 326
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 261, 262
TRC ........................................... 326
Trip information ....................... 286
Trip meter ................................. 273
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 269
Wattage................................. 677Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 426
Wattage ................................ 677
Vanity mirrors .......................... 426
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 656
Vehicle stability control .......... 326
VSC ........................................... 326
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 565
Clutch.................................... 566
Electric power steering
system ................................ 568
Hybrid system ....................... 566
Hybrid system overheat ........ 570
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 566
P position request
indicator light ...................... 570
Seat belt reminder ................ 570
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 568
Brake assist system .............. 568
Brake system ........................ 565
Charging system ................... 566
Clutch.................................... 566
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 568
DPF system .......................... 570
Electric power steering ......... 568
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 568
Engine oil maintenance ........ 570
Fuel filter ............................... 568
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 566
Hybrid system ....................... 566
Hybrid system overheat ........ 570
Low engine oil level .............. 570
Low engine oil pressure ........ 566TV
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