Guidance; Checking Connections Between Trailer And Lights; Practicing Driving With A Coupled Trailer - Toyota Verso-S Manual

NOTICE
 When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

Guidance

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:


Checking connections between trailer and lights

Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before starting off.
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Practicing driving with a coupled trailer

 Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
 When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.
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