Suzuki Maruti S-Cross Manual page 119

Trailer Towing: 5, 11
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Some countries have regulations which
specifically allow trailer towing up to a
specified maximum trailer weight (regis-
tered or statutory towing capacity, which-
ever is smaller); vehicles sold in these
countries can be used to tow a light trailer,
provided the trailer does not exceed the
maximum trailer weight specified in the
country's regulations.
If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, you
should always observe the requirements
and recommendations in this section. If
you intend to tow a trailer, it is essential to
select a trailer and trailer towing equipment
which are compatible. A reputable towing
specialist can help you.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
For Automatic Transmission vehi-
cles, do not use "D" range when tow-
ing on a steep hill. Towing in "D"
range when driving on a steep hill
can cause automatic transmission
fluid over heating without warning,
which can result in transmission
damage.
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Brakes
WARNING
If trailer brakes are used, you should
follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Never connect to the
brake system of your vehicle and
never take an electrical
directly from the wiring harness.
Tyres
WARNING
When towing a trailer, it is very
important for your vehicle and trailer
to have properly inflated tyres. Your
vehicle's tyres should be inflated to
the pressures listed on your vehicles
Tyre Information label. If laden pres-
sures are listed on the label, the tyres
should be inflated to the laden pres-
sures. Inflate trailer tyres according
to the specifications provided by the
trailer manufacturer.
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Mirrors
Check to see if your vehicle's mirrors meet
local requirements for mirrors used on tow-
ing vehicles. If they do not, you must install
the required mirrors before you tow.
Vehicle/Trailer Loading
To load your vehicle and trailer properly,
supply
you must know how to measure gross
trailer weight and trailer nose weight.
Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of the
trailer plus all the cargo in it. You can mea-
sure gross trailer weight by putting the fully
loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
Nose Weight is the downward force
exerted on the tow bar by the trailer cou-
pler, with the trailer fully loaded and the
coupler at its normal towing height. This
weight can be measured using a bathroom
scales.
The weight of your loaded trailer (Gross
Trailer Weight) should never exceed the
"Towing capacity".
Distribute cargo in your trailer so that nose
weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight,
but does not exceed "Maximum vertical
load on trailer hitch point". You should
measure gross trailer weight and nose
weight before towing to make sure that
your load is properly distributed.
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