Toyota 2003 HIGHLANDER - Page 210

’03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208)
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2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM48441U)
1 Coupler
2 Trailer ball
MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TO
TRAILER COUPLER HEIGHT
No matter which class of tow hitch ap-
plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup on must be the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
 Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
 A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
CAUTION
 If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
 Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
 Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
TIRES
 Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are
properly inflated. See page 267 in Sec-
tion 7–2 and page 289 in Section 8 for
instructions.
 The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.