Sudden Acceleration/Steering Input/Cornering; Important Points Regarding Turning; Important Points Regarding Stability; Passing Other Vehicles - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

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2-5. Driving information

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

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.

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-

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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