Towing Tips - Daewoo Kalos User Manual

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WARNING
Incorrect loading and crosswinds,
large trucks passing or rough roads
can cause swaying or trailer separa-
tion.
• Adjust nose load by distribution of
load in trailer.
• Check by weighing loaded trailer
and nose load separately.
• Check the relevant country or ter-
ritory registration authorities for
the legal maximum towing weight
capacities.
TRAILER BRAKES
If the caravan/trailer brakes are used,
you should follow all instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer. Never
modify the brake system of your ve-
hicle.
TRAILER LIGHTS
Make sure your trailer is equipped with
lights which meet country and local re-
quirements. Always check for the proper
operation of all trailer lights before you
start to tow.
TIRES
When towing trailers, be sure your tires
are properly inflated to the inflation
pressure shown on the tire pressure la-
bel in the driver's door shut.
SAFETY CHAINS
Always attach safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. Cross the
safety chains under the nose of the trailer
so that the nose will not drop to the
road if it becomes separated from the
hitch. Follow the manufacturer's recom-
mendation for attaching safety chains.
Always leave just enough slack to per-
mit full turning. Never allow safety
chains to drag on the road.
BRAKE FLUID
Change the brake fluid every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) under the following con-
ditions.
• Towing a trailer frequently.
• Driving in hilly or mountainous ter-
rain.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 3–27
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid ev-
ery 15,000 km (10,000 miles).

TOWING TIPS

When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than under normal
driving conditions.
For safety, observe the following precau-
tions:
• Practice turning, stopping, and re-
versing before you begin towing in
traffic. Do not tow in traffic until you
are confident that you can handle the
vehicle and trailer safely.
• Before driving, make sure that the
lighting system of the trailer works
properly.
• Do not drive faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h) or legal maximum speeds,
whichever is lower.
• When driving uphill do not drive
faster than 19 mph (30 km/h) in first
gear or 31 mph (50 km/h) in second
gear.