Maintenance When Trailer Towing

Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt(s), cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip.

Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

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    Power Reclining Seatbacks
    Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side ...

    COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT
    This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant. ...

    Dome Lamps
    The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when ...