380
HITCHES
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight re-
quirement.
According to the hitch receiver type,
the maximum gross trailer weight and
hitch that can be used differs. Refer to
the above illustrations to confirm the
hitch receiver type for your vehicle.
If you wish to install an aftermarket
hitch, the hitch must be bolted securely
to the vehicle frame and installed ac-
cording to the hitch manufactures’ in-
structions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends the ball mount as-
sembly be removed when not towing to
prevent injury and to prevent damage
in the event of a rear end collision.
After removing the ball mount assem-
bly, install the grommet to the hitch to
prevent entry of dirt and mud.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle using the
hooked portion of the weight carrying
hitch. The hooked portion may break
and cause serious injury or damage
to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not install weight distributing
hitch to weight carrying hitch re-
ceiver because it will be damaged
your vehicle.
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch
which may interfere with the normal
function of an Energy Absorbing
Bumper, if so equipped.
CY30003
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter
385
Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the ve-
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.
Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room befo-
re changing lanes.
In order to maintain engine braking effi-
ciency, do not put the transmission in
D".
Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30
C [85 F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to If
your vehicle overheats" on page 394 in
Section 4.
Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in P". Avoid park-
ing on a slope with a trailer, but if it
cannot be avoided, do so only after
performing the following:
1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into P" and turn off the engine.
440
Refilling brake fluid:1. Turn the engine switch off.
2. Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times (until the brake pedal resistance
decreases and pedal travel increases).
3. Remove the reservoir cover by hand. Add brake fluid up to the MAX" line.
If you do not follow the procedure above,
the reservoir may overflow.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your
hands or in your eyes, flush the af-
fected area with clean water immedi-
ately. If you still feel uncomfortable
with your hands or eyes, go to the
doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-
aging the parts or paintwork.
CY72002
If cold O.K.
Close
If cold
add Open
If hot O.K.
If hot
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 C80 C or 140 F175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 C30 C or 50 F85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Checking power steering fluid
470
43. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel lights,
meter and gauge, glove box light
44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system, navigation
system, shift lock control system, in-
strument panel lights, rear seat enter-
tainment system
45. CIG 10 A: No circuit
Fuses (type B)
46. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
47. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension
48. AM1 50 A: All components in ACC",
CIG", IG1", ECU−IG", FR WIP−
WSH", RR−WSH", 4WD", and STA"
fuses
49. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
50. J/B 50 A: All components in PWR
OUTLET", D P/SEAT", P P/SEAT",
POWER", TAIL" and SECU/HORN"
fuses 51. BATT CHG 30 A:
Trailer sub battery
52. TOWING 40 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
53. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
54. AM2 30 A: Starter system, IGN",
GAUGE", STA NO.2" and SRS" fuses
55. ABS SOL 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
56. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
57. ALT 140 A: All components in
A/PUMP", AIRSUS", AM1", TOWING
BRK", J/B", BATT CHG", TOWING",
TAIL", STOP", AC 115V INV", FR
FOG", OBD", DEFOG" and MIR
HEATER" fuses
58. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system
