Owner`s manual

Tire pressures
O When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire pres-
sure indicated on the tire placard (located
on the inside of the glove box lid).
O Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer and tire
manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chain
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The chain should be
crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chain to permit
turning corners.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights should comply with Federal
and/or local regulations.
When wiring the vehicle for towing,
connect the stop and tail light pickup
into the vehicle electrical circuit at a
point between the sensor and stop light
switch or light switch.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to Federal
and/or local regulations and that it is properly
installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
O Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has
an abnormal nose-up or nose-down con-
dition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other pos-
sible causes of either condition.
O Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shifts while driving.
O Be certain your rear view mirrors conform
to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for towing
before driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability,
and braking performance will be somewhat
different than under normal driving condi-
tions.
O Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
O Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
O Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
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