2013 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 155

2-5. Driving information Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball Weight carrying ball position: 36.2 in. (920.3 mm) Hitch receiver pin hole position: 29.1 in. (739.4 mm) 2 When driving Connecting trailer lights Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle's lights. Please take care to comply with your state's laws when installing trailer lights. Trailer towing tips Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: ● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit. ● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control. ● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicletrailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance. 173