Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 468

Maximum towing capacity
(trailer, cargo & tow bar)
K14D engine models comply with
WLTP:
Braked trailer: 1500 kg (3307 lbs)
Unbraked trailer: 600 kg (1323 lbs)
Except K14D engine models comply
with WLTP:
Braked trailer: 1200 kg (2646 lbs)
Unbraked trailer: 400 kg (882 lbs)
WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the dual
sensor brake support system, if your
vehicle is used to tow a trailer, press
the dual sensor support OFF switch
and turn off the dual sensor support.
And, while towing a trailer, do not use
adaptive cruise control or adaptive
cruise control with stop & go. If not
accidents related to the system being
turned on may occur.
NOTICE
Trailer towing puts additional stress
on the engine, drive train and brakes
of your vehicle. Never tow a trailer
during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
vehicle operation.
NOTICE
When towing by a vehicle with auto-
matic transaxle on a long steep hill,
try to take some rest on the way to
prevent overheat or damage of the
engine or transmission.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has a parking sensor sys-
tem, set the system to the trailer mode via
the information display. When this mode is
set, the rear corner and rear center sen-
sors are inhibited from operating. Refer to
"Information display" in "BEFORE DRIV-
ING" section.
Tow bars
Only use a tow bar that is designed to
attach to the chassis of your vehicle, and a
hitch that is designed to bolt to this tow bar.
We recommend that you use a genuine
SUZUKI tow bar (available as option), or
equivalent.
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
WARNING
Never use a tow bar which attaches
to the axle or the bumper of your
vehicle.
For vehicles where the towing device
blocks any of the lights or license plate,
observe the following points:
• Do not use the towing devices that can-
not be easily removed or repositioned.
• The towing devices must be removed or
repositioned when not in use.
Safety chains
Always attach safety chains between your
vehicle and trailer. Cross safety chains
under the nose of the trailer so that the
nose will not drop to the road if the trailer
becomes separated from the tow bar. Fol-
low the manufacturer's recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always leave
just enough slack to permit full turning.
Never allow safety chains to drag on the
road.
WARNING
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper of your vehicle. Secure con-
nections so that they cannot come
loose.
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