Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight:
- The weight of the trailer.
- The weight of the trailer tongue.
- The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
See also:
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
tire pressure message may also
display. See Vehicle Messages for more informati ...
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front
outboard occupants. Although the safety belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the
safety belt assembly. They can help tighten t ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
farther beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane. ...