Toyota 2007 Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual page 224

06 12.21
BRAKE AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers
D
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
A safety chain must always be used
D
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer's recommenda-
tion.
CAUTION
Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
D
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a
D
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
216
TIRES
with Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
D
properly inflated. See page 274 in Sec-
tion 7−2 and page 299 in Section 8 for
instructions.
The trailer tires should be inflated to
D
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.
TRAILER LIGHTS
Trailer lights must comply with federal,
D
state/provincial and local regulations.
See your local recreational
dealer or rental agency for the correct
type of wiring and relays for your trail-
er. Check for correct operation of the
turn signals and stop lights each time
you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-
age your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction of your lights.
BREAK−IN SCHEDULE
Toyota recommends that you do not
D
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a
vehicle with any new power train com-
ponent (engine, transmission, differen-
tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first
800 km (500 miles) of driving.
MAINTENANCE
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will
D
require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional
information,
scheduled maintenance information in
the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or
"Owner's Manual Supplement".
Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing
D
ball and bracket after approximately
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK
vehicle Check that your vehicle remains level
D
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose−up or nose−down
condition, and
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
D
loaded so that it can not shift.
Check that your rear view mirrors con-
D
form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulations. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.
2007 YARIS HATCHBACK from Feb. '07Prod. (OM52754U)
load. For this
please refer to the
check for improper