When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. Do not exceed
55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds,
the trailer may sway or affect vehicle
handling.
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension,
cooling system, and lights are in
good operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
You may want to fill the fuel tank
with premium f uel. Premium f uel
provides improved perf ormance.
Pre-T ow Checklist Driving Saf ely With a T railer
T owing Speeds and Gears
Towing a Trailer
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Keys .142
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Important Safety Precautions .6
...................................
Indicators .65,66
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .69,392
Brake (Parking and Brake
...........................
System) .69,481
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Charging System .67,478
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Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
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Fuel Economy .75
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High Beam .73
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Key (Immobilizer System) .70
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Lights On .73
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Low Fuel .74
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Low Oil Pressure .67,479
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Low Tire Pressure .71,396,399
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Maintenance Minder .76
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Side Airbag Of f .35,68
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SRS .34,67
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System Message .76
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TPMS .72,397,400
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72Vehicle Stability Assist
...............
(VSA
) System .70,394
............................
VSA Activation .70
..............................
Washer Level .74
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Individual Map Lights .206
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage System .48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points .54
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .451
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In-Floor Storage Area .200
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Inside Mirror .190
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Inspection, Tire .452
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Instrument Panel .4,133
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Instrument Panel Brightness .139
....................
Integrated Sunshade .197
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Interior Lights .205
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle .468
.......................................
Jack, Tire .467
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Jump Starting .475.......................
Label, Certif ication .492
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Lane Change, Signaling .136
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .15,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .48
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Light Control Switch .205
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .437
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
.......................................
Parking .135
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Turn Signal .136
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Load Limits .378,404
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .144
Index
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