Toyota 2001 HIGHLANDER Owner's Manual page 203

1 Coupler
2 Trailer ball
'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106)
MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TO
TRAILER COUPLER HEIGHT
No matter which class of tow hitch ap-
plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup on must be the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
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Toyota recommends trailers with brakes
that conform to any applicable federal
and state/provincial regulations.
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A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the ground in
case it becomes damaged or sepa-
rated. For correct safety chain proce-
dures, follow the hitch or
manufacturer's recommendations.
2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)
CAUTION
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If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
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Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
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Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
TIRES
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trailer Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
properly inflated. See page 256 in Sec-
tion 7–2 for instructions.
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The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.
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