Toyota 2015 Hilux Owner's Manual page 214

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(→P. 207)
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Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long down hill grades.
■
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
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To avoid accident or injury
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The gross combination mass (sum of your vehicle mass plus its load and
the total trailer mass) must not exceed the following:
Single-cab models
5530 kg (12191 lb.): Pre Runner
5850 kg (12897 lb.): 4WD models
Smart-cab models
5850 kg (12897 lb.)
Double-cab models
5850 kg (12897 lb.): Except Pre Runner for EURO V
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: EURO V is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Do not use cruise control (if equipped) when trailer towing.
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models for Turkey