Toyota 2009 Corolla Owner's Manual page 195

2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
n When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
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the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
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housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
Brakes
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Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
Safety chain
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A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
Do not directly splice trailer lights
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Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing.
l Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
l Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
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