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KNOWING
YOUR
Improper towing can lead to an injury
VEHICLE
accident. Follow these guidelines to
make your trailer towing as safe as possible:
• Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
SAFETY
and that it will not shift during travel.When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
STARTING
AND
You could lose control of your vehicle and have an
DRIVING
accident.
All trailer hitches should be professionally
•
WARNING
installed on your vehicle.
LIGHTS
AND
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
MESSAGES
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or
IN AN
damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission,
EMERGENCY
steering, suspension, chassis structure, or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between
SERVICING
your vehicle and trailer. Always connect the
AND
chains to the frame or hook retainers of the
CARE
vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer
tongue and allow enough slack for turning cor-
TECHNICAL
ners.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WARNING!
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• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on
a grade.When parking, apply the parking brake
on the tow vehicle. Always, block or "chock" the
trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the
tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following
four ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements – Tires
– Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
– Proper tire inflation pressures are essential for the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer
to "Tires – General Information" in "Technical Speci-
fications" for proper tire inflation procedures.
– Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
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