Tire Information; Trailer Lights; Break-In Schedule (Regarding Towing Trailers); Maintenance Of The Vehicle Towing Trailers - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

2-5. Driving information
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Tire information

Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (P. 743)
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 Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
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Trailer lights

Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
 Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
 Maintenance
 Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle
for towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle com-
pared to normal driving.
 Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
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