Toyota 2009 Corolla Owner's Manual page 197

2-5. Driving information
l In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging
performance, do not use overdrive (automatic transmission) or the
5th gear (manual transmission).
l Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(→P. 411)
l Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
STEP 1
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
STEP 2
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
STEP 3
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
STEP 4
Apply the parking brake firmly.
STEP 5
Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
l When restarting after parking on a slope:
STEP 1
With the transmission in the P position (automatic transmis-
sion) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed,
start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission,
be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
STEP 2
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into the R position.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
STEP 4
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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