Toyota 4Runner 4 IV N210 owners manual page 311

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’04 4Runner_U (L/O 0308) DISCONNECTING A TRAILER (models7. Move the vehicle forward in the “LOTRAI”LER TOWING TIPS with rear height control air suspension)(low) mode where the hitch does not When towing a trailer, your vehicle will touch anything in the “N” (normal) Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line andmode. handle differently than when not tow- perform the following: ing. The three main causes of vehicle- 1. Put the rear height control air suspen- 8. Put the rear height control air suspen- trailer accidents are driver error, exces- sion in the “LO” (low) mode. (Makesion in the “N” (normal) mode.sive speed and improper trailer loading. sure the vehicle height is in the “LO”PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECKKeep these in mind when towing: (low) mode by pushing the height se- Check that your vehicle remains level Before starting out, check operation of lect switch on the “” side.)when a loaded or unloaded trailer isthe lights and all vehicle-trailer connec- 2. Turn the ignition switch off or push thehitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hastions. After driving a short distance, “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch toan abnormal nose-up or nose-downstop and recheck the lights and con- turn off the rear height control air sus-condition, and check for impropernections. Before actually towing a trail- pension. tongue load, overload, worn suspensioner, practice turning, stopping and back- 3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer onor other possible causes.ing with a trailer in an area away from the ground and raise the hitch by 100 Make sure the trailer cargo is securelytraffic until you learn the feel. mm (4 in.). loaded so that it cannot shift. Backing with a trailer is difficult and 4. Turn the ignition switch on or push the Check that your rear view mirrors con-requires practice. Grip the bottom of “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch toform to any applicable federal, state/the steering wheel and move your hand turn on the rear height control air sus-provincial or local regulations. If not,to the left to move the trailer to the pension. install the rear view mirrors requiredleft. Move your hand to the right to for towing purpose. move the trailer to the right. (This pro- 5. Wait for about 20 seconds until the cedure is generally opposite to that rear vehicle height is lowered by the when backing without a trailer.) Also, automatic leveling function. just turn the steering wheel a little at 6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged not, raise the hitch higher and repeat turning. Have someone guide you when steps 2 through 5. backing to reduce the risk of an acci- dent. 311 2004 4RUNNER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM35811U)

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