2008 TOYOTA CAMRY trailer

178 2-5. Driving information
●Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especiall y true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing turns.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway . Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the stee ring or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other v ehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehi cle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging
performance, do not use overdrive (automatic transmission) or the
5th gear (manual transmission).
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may
overheat 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, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 421)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in first or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into first or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic
transmission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position (automatic transmis-
sion) or the clutch pedal (m anual transmission) depressed,
start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission,
be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into the R position.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
automatic transmission), and sl owly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● 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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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P215/55R17 tires
*3: P215/60R16 tires
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width71.7 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height*157.7 in. (1465 mm)*2
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*3
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
TreadFront 62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear 61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1000 lb. (453 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 141
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Theft prevention labels ............. 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 344 Tire information
Glossary ................................448
Size .......................................445
Tire identification number ......444
Uniform tire quality grading ...446
Tires Chains ...................................169
Checking ...............................334
If you have a flat tire ..............400
Inflation pressure...................344
Inflation pressure sensor .......336
Replacing ..............................400
Rotating tires .........................334
Size .......................................436
Snow tires .............................169
Spare tire...............................400
Tools .........................................400
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Trailer towing.........................173
TRAC .........................................162
Traction control........................162
Trip information .......................149
Trip meter .........................141, 149
Trunk Extending a space................. 285
Opener ....................................46
Trunk light
Trunk light ...............................47
Wattage .................................438
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............368
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................438T