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:
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
• Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
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Door Locks
WARNING
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out
of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash ...
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control located in
the overhead console controls both
the front and rear interior lamps.
: Turns the lamps off.
: Turns the lamps on when any
door is opened.
: Keeps t ...