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Driving your vehicle
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to your
country’s regulations and that it is prop-
erly installed and operating correctly.
If your trailer weight exceeds the maxi-
mum allowed weight without trailer
brakes, then the trailer will also require its
own brakes as well. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
and maintain them properly.
Do not tap into or modify your vehicle'sbrake system. Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. 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 so responsive as your vehicle is
by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer towbar
hitch and platform, safety chains, electri-
cal connector(s), lights, tyres and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-ing.Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle 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 of the increased vehicle length,
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 your 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.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden manoeuvres. Signal well
in advance.
WARNING
- Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolutely
certain that you have properly set
up the brake system. This is not a
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
enced, competent trailer shop for
this work.
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Specifications & Consumer information
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DIMENSIONS
Itemmm (in)
3 Door 5 DoorWagon
Overall length4,310 (169.7)4,310 (169.7)4,505 (177.4)
Overall width1,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 11,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 11,780 (70.1)
2,035 (80.1) * 1
Overall height Except Russia1,430 (56.3)
1,425 (56.1) * 21,470 (57.9)
1,465 (57.7) * 21,485 (58.5)
1,480 (58.3) * 2
For Russia1,440 (56.7)1,480 (58.3)1,495 (58.9)
Front tread
195/65R15Steel wheel1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)
205/55R16Steel wheel1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)
Aluminum wheel1,555 (61.2)1,555 (61.2)1,555 (61.2)
225/45R17Aluminum wheel1,549 (61.0)1,549 (61.0)1,549 (61.0)
225/40R18Aluminum wheel1,545 (60.8)1,545 (60.8)-
Rear tread
195/65R15Steel wheel1,571 (61.9)1,571 (61.9)1,571 (61.9)
205/55R16Steel wheel1,561 (61.5)1,561 (61.5)1,561 (61.5)
Aluminum wheel1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)1,563 (61.5)
225/45R17Aluminum wheel1,557 (61.3)1,557 (61.3)1,557 (61.3)
225/40ZR18Aluminum wheel1,553 (61.1)1,553 (61.1)-
Wheelbase2,650 (104.3)
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1
: Width including outside mirrors (except T-GDI engine)
* 2
: Emission Package
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