Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual page 310

● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to pre-
pare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering
wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight
ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with
the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging
performance, do not use 6th gear (manual) or overdrive (automatic).
On vehicles with an automatic transmission: Transmission shift range
position must be in 4, in S mode.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 30 °C [85 °F]) 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. 604)
● 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 the 1st or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only
after performing the following:
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