trailer TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2010 User Guide

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●Reversing with a trailer attached 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 is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especiall y true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual
transmission, prevent excessive cl utch slippage by keeping engine
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway . Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the stee ring or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other v ehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehi cle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the trans-
mission in D (automatic transmiss ion) or 5 (manual transmission).
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
( → P. 345)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the
engine. On vehicles with an au tomatic transmission, be sure
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
● 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.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: P175/65R14 tires
*2: P185/60R15 tires
*3: Canada only
Overall length150.6 in. (3825 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Wheelbase96.9 in. (2460 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*1
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
Rear57.9 in. (1470 mm)*1
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (383 kg)
Towing capacity*3
(Trailer weight + cargo)700 lb. (318 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325 Tire pressure warning
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system .... ...............316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering
system ................................316
Electronic engine control
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
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