Toyota Tacoma U 2001 Manual page 212

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D
Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
D
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and
reduce
speed
immediately
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
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'01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
D
Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.
D
In order to maintain engine braking effi-
ciency, do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission) or overdrive (automatic
transmission).
D
Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle's engine may overheat
on hot days
(at
temperatures over
30_C [85_F]) when going up a long or
but
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant
temperature
gauge
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to "If
your vehicle overheats" in Section 4.
2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
D
Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in "P" (automatic)
or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid
parking on a slope with a trailer, but
if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:
1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
indicates
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
"P" (automatic) and turn off the engine.

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