Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 Manual page 245

● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to
prepare 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.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's hybrid system
may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C])
when driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a
safe spot. (→P. 532)
● 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. 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 P and turn off the hybrid system.
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