Tires - Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual

Connecting trailer lights
Before towing
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Check that the following conditions are met:
l Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (→P. 475)
Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's rec-
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ommendation.
All trailer lights work to be legal.
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Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
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The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
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Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
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is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
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l Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
n Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
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any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
2-5. Driving information
Use the wire harness stored in
the rear end under body.
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