owners manual Toyota Corolla

owners manual Toyota Corolla - year of production: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 - Toyota Corolla VIII 8 E110 owners manual EN

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1998 COROLLA(U) MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS Because stopping distance may be in- If you tow a trailer, your vehicle willWhen towing a trailer, your vehicle will creased, vehic−ltoe−vehicle distance require more frequent maintenance due handle differently than when not tow- should be increased when towing a to the additional load. For this informa-ing. The three main causes of ve−hicle trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of tion, please refer to the scheduled trailer accidents are driver error, exces-speed, allow at least one vehicle and maintenance information in the ”Own-sive speed and improper trailer loading.trailer length between you and the ve- er’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Keep these in mind when towing:hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as Schedule”. Before starting out, check operation ofyou may skid, resulting in jackknifing Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingthe lights and all vehic−letrailer connec-and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. ball and bracket after approximatelytions. After driving a short distance, Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.stop and recheck the lights and con- tion. If your vehicle has a manual PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK nections. Before actually towing a trail-transmission, prevent excessive clutch Check that your vehicle remains leveler, practice turning, stopping and back-slippage by keeping engine rpm low when a loaded or unloaded trailer ising with a trailer in an area away fromand not racing the engine. Always start hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hastraffic until you learn the feel.out in first gear. an abnormal nos−uep or no−sdowne Backing with a trailer is difficult and condition, and check for improperrequires practice. Grip the bottom of Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. tongue load, overload,worn suspensionthe steering wheel and move your handThe trailer could hit your vehicle in a tight turn. Slow down before making a or other possible causes. to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right toturn to avoid the necessity of sudden Make sure the trailer cargo is securelymove the trailer to the right. (This pro-braking. loaded so that it can not shift.cedure is generally opposite to that Check that your rear view mirrors con-when backing without a trailer). Also, form to any applicable federal, state/just turn the steering wheel a little at provincial or local regulation. If not,a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged install the rear view mirrors requiredturning. Have someone guide you when for towing purpose. backing to reduce the risk of an acci- dent. 143

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