Toyota AVENSIS Manual page 208

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(→P. 201)
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To avoid accident or injury
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Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.
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Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
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Do not use cruise control (if equipped) when trailer towing.
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Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
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Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
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Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.