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CAUTION
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To avoid accident or injury
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The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not
exceed 3500 kg (7716 lb.).
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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
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Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60 % of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40 % in the rear.
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Hitches
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Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
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Depending on the type of trailer coupler you use, the trailer ball may need
to be coated with grease. If so, apply grease to the trailer ball in accor-
dance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the trailer coupler.
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Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent
entry of any substances into the vehicle.
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When towing a trailer
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If the total trailer weight exceeds 750 kg (1654 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
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Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
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