Toyota 2006 Yaris Owner's Manual page 215

05 11.10
HITCHES
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Use only a hitch (Toyota genuine hitch
or equivalent) which is recommended
by the hitch manufacturer and conforms
to the total trailer weight requirement.
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Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch
ball with a light coat of grease.
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Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
NOTICE
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.
BRAKE AND SAFETY CHAINS
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Toyota recommends trailers
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
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A safety chain must always be used
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
tion.
CAUTION
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Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
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Never tow a trailer without using a
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.
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TIRES
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Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
properly inflated. See page 274 in Sec-
tion 7−2 and page 299 in Section 8 for
instructions.
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The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.
recommenda-
TRAILER LIGHTS
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Trailer lights must comply with federal,
state/provincial and local regulations.
See your local
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
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Toyota recommends that you do not
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.
2006 YARIS HATCHBACK from Aug. '05 Prod. (OM52703U)
recreational vehicle
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