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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    Exit Lighting
    The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also ...

    Phone Settings
    See Bluetooth (Overview) or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) or Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only) in the “Phone” section for more information on phone settings. ...

    Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
    Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filt ...