Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2017 Manual page 192

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4-1. Before driving
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may over-
heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving
up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature 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. 597)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and the trailer's
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:
1
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and
trailer's wheels.
3
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
4
Apply the parking brake firmly.
5
Shift into P and turn off the hybrid system.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
1
With the transmission in P, start the hybrid system. Be sure to
keep the brake pedal pressed.
2
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
3
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
4
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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