Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual page 344

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers
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brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
A safety chain must always be used
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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 case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight exceeds
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453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
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draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
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'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
Never tow a trailer without using a
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with
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
TIRES
Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
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properly inflated. See page 390 in Sec-
tion 7−2 and page 415 in Section 8 for
instructions.
The trailer tires should be inflated to
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the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.
TRAILER LIGHTS
Your vehicle is equipped with a wire
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harness stored in the rear end under
body. Some models are fitted with a
socket for trailer lights under the rear
bumper. Use either of them to connect
and operate the trailer lights. However,
the trailer lights must comply with fed-
eral, state/provincial and local regula-
tions. See your local recreational ve-
hicle dealer or rental agency for the
correct type of wiring and relays for
your trailer. Check for correct operation
of the turn signals and stop lights each
time you hitch up. Direct splicing may
damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction of your lights.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)