Owner`s manual

O Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
O Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so, and if your vehicle is
equipped with automatic transmission,
first block the wheels and apply the park-
ing brake, and then move the transmission
shift lever into the ‘‘P’’ position. If you
move the shift lever to the ‘‘P’’ position
before blocking the wheels and applying
the parking brake, transmission damage
could occur.
O When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift
the transmission to a lower gear and
reduce speed to reduce chances of engine
overloading and/or overheating.
However, for long steep grades, do not
stay in 1st or 2nd gear when driving above
35 MPH (56 km/h).
O If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the ‘‘HOT’’ position.
O Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
O Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500
miles (800 km).
O Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule.
O When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
O Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling, pos-
sibly causing vehicle sway. When being
passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for
possible changes in crosswinds that could
affect vehicle handling. If swaying does
occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer
straight ahead, and immediately (but
gradually) reduce vehicle speed. This
combination will help stabilize the vehicle.
Never increase speed.
O Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before
you can safely change lanes.
O To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not
use overdrive (automatic transmission).
O Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
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