Transmission Information (Towing A Trailer); If The Engine Overheats (Towing A Trailer); When Parking The Vehicle (Towing A Trailer) - Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual

2-5. Driving information
 Transmission information
Multidrive or automatic transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in "D". Select an appropriate
gear in "M" mode.
Manual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in "6".
 If the engine overheats...
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 714)
 When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
"P" for Multidrive or automatic transmission, and "1" or "R" for man-
ual transmission.
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