Toyota Tundra Quick Reference Manual page 307

2-5. Driving information
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Maintenance
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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or
"Owner's Manual Supplement".)
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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).
CAUTION
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Trailer towing precautions
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer's characteristics and operating conditions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stabil-
ity, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
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Do not exceed the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR or GAWR.
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Adjust the tongue weight or king pin weight to within the appropriate
range. (→P. 273)
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To avoid accident or injury
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Speed limit for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
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Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
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Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
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Do not tow the vehicle with the temporary spare tire installed.
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