Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly.
See also:
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear. ...
Liftgate/Liftglass
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate or liftglass open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness ...
Cruise Control
Your vehicle has cruise
control. The controls are
located on the end of
the turn signal/
multifunction lever.
(On): Move the switch to
this position to turn
the cruise control system on.
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