Toyota Coaster 2015 Owner's Manual page 102

HITCHES
Use only a hitch which is recom-
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mended by the hitch manufacturer and
conforms to the total trailer weight re-
quirement.
Follow the directions supplied by the
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hitch manufacturer, and bolt the hitch
securely to the vehicle. Lubricate the
hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends
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tongue whenever you are not towing a
trailer to reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage caused if your vehicle is
struck from behind.
If removing the hitch assembly, seal
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any mounting holes in the vehicle body
to prevent entry of pollutants such as
exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota
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brakes that conform to any applica-
ble state law.
Safety chains must always be used
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between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chains for turns. The chains should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
removing the
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or the trailer separates from
the vehicle. For correct safety chains
procedures, follow the hitch or trail-
er manufacturer's recommendations.
recommends trailers with
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight exceeds
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680 kg (1499 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
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draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using
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safety chains 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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