Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, 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. This checks the electrical connection at the same time.
During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working.
See also:
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Rear Seat
(Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with top tether anchors.
(Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anc ...
Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When y ...
Special Application Services
Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every
5 000 km/3,000 mi.
Have underbody flushing service performed once a year.
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