Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inflated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
To wing performance can be
affected by high altitude, high
te mperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Therefore, premium
fuel (premium unleaded gasoline
wi th pump octane number of 91 or
higher) is recommended when
towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590
kg).
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicl e’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques. Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers
before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
below.
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle’s f irst 600 miles (1,000 km)
(see page ).
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
When towing a f ixed-sided trailer
(e.g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the
trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
To prevent the transmission f rom
shif ting f requently, drive in the D
position. Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .
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Trailer Driving Tips
Driving Saf ely With a T railer
Break-In Period
T owing Speeds and Gears Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
220
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Certif ication Label .286
............................................
Chains .261
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .267
Change Oil
........................................
How to .240
......................................
When to .229
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 276
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .198
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Childproof Door Locks .83
Child Seats
.........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points .51
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Climate Control System .112
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Clock, Setting the .140
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Code, Audio System .139
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CO in the Exhaust .295
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Cold Weather, Starting in .199
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Compact Spare Tire .266
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Console Compartment .99
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Consumer Inf ormation .302
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .242
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Checking .190
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Proper Solution .242
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Temperature Gauge .71 ...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .295
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Cruise Control Operation .175
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Customer Service Inf ormation .302
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies on the Road .265
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 279
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
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Overheated Engine . 274
...........................
Emergency Brake .97
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Emergency Flashers .77
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Emergency Towing .279
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Emissions Controls .295
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Emissions Testing, State . 298
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .67
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Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Defrosting the Windows . 108, 110
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Dimensions .288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Engine Oil .189
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Directional Signals . 66,75
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 209
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Disposal of Used Oil .241 Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .197
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Economy .190
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DVD Player .142
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DVD Player Error Message . 171
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