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.
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Towing a Trailer
CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or ...

Guidelines
The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Shift into P (Park). 2. Press the CONF ...

Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the ...