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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer
tongue (A) should weigh 10% of
the total loaded trailer
weight
(B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the
trailer tongue
(A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded
trailer weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see
if the weights are
proper.
If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around
in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the
recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these
numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the
driver’s door Tire-Loading Information label (found
inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the
GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of
the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a
few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
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a
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”
in the Index). Dirt
and water
can, too.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for
hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trailer Brakes Following Distance
Because
you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into
your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake
systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself 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 a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.
If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time. Stay
at least twice as far behind me vehicle ahead
as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing
a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the
load is secure, and that
the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engineoil ..................................... 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used ....................................... 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-21
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-45
Fan Knob. Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
...................................... 6- 15
Filter. Engine Oil ............................... 6- 14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-50
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 16
Flashers. Hazard Wxning ......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-22
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-4 I
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-3
Four-Way Manual Front Seat
...................... 1-2
French Language Manual
11
Front Parking Bulb Replacement ................... 6-30
Front Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
................ 6-32
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-30
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-52
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
.. ...........................
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-53
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-47
Fuel
....................................... 2-52'
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-13
GloveBox .................................... 2-34
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-27
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-30
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-29
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-25
On Reminder
................................ 2-30
Wiring
..................................... 6-53
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-25
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-31
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-23
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
.. .................................
9-4
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Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-24
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
TireLoading
................................... 4-26
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-26
BuyingNew
................................. 6-40
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment
and Balance ........................ 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-37
Inflation Check
............................... 7-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-38
Loading
.................................... 4-26
Pressure
.................................... 6-37
Storing the Flat
............................... 5-30
Storing the Spare
............................. 5-32
Temperature
................................. 6-4 I
Traction .................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
TopStrap
..................................... 1-33
TorqueLock
................................... 2-20
Torque, Wheel
Nut .............................. 5-29
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7 Trailer
Brakes
Driving
Driving
Hitches
..................................... 4-32
onGrades
............................ 4-33
with ................................. 4-32
..................................... 4-31
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-34
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-34
Safety Chains
................................ 4-31
Tongueweight
............................... 4-30
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-31
Towing
..................................... 4-28
TurnSignals
................................. 4-33
Weight
..................................... 4-30
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6-16
Transmitters. Remote Lock Control
.................. 2-4
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-41
Trunk
......................................... 2-6
Lock
........................................ 2-6
Release. Remote
............................... 2-7
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-25
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-24
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-33
Underbody Flushin, o Service ..................... 7-39
Underhood Electrical Center
................. 6-56. 6-58
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-50
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