Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 73

during braking with a trailer attached. Repeated stroking of the
bumper under these conditions may produce abrasion of the
flexible panel between the bumper and car body.
If a bumper-mounted hitch is used, some form of restricting
device should be adapted to avoid bumper travel while towing.
It is also recommended that the existing bumper holes be used
for the hitch attachments. Drilling new holes could damage the
bumper.
The direct connection of hydraulic brake lines from the trailer to
~he
tow car is not acceptable.lf a hydraulic actuated electric trailer
brake controller is installed, it is mandatory to take the hydraulic
pressure for controller actuation from the line which controls the
car's rear wheel brakes. The connection should be at the master
cylinder or at the brake system warning light switch.
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop
and turn signals on the trailer are recommended fo r motoring
safety. To handle the additional electrical load for the trailer
lights and assure their proper functioning, a heavy duty flasher,
normally included in the Trailer Assist Package, can be installed
by your dealer.
A heavy duty flasher, unlike the standard flasher, does not pro-
v ide an indication of outside bulb failure. Therefore, an occa-
sional visual check around the car is recommended.
Make sure that the transmission fluid is checked for proper level
before all towing. Any fluid discoloration, or burnt odor, re-
quires that the transmission fluid and filter be changed.
For correct tire pressure, refer to the tire and wheel section of this
manual.
Overheating
In any of the following situation s you can reduce the cause of
overheating by taking the appropr iate action:
• Air
conditioning
• On the highways
• Up steep hills
• In city traffic
. Temporarily tum off the system.
. Slow down.
... Select a lower transmission gear.
... While stopped , put transmission in
neutral and idle engine at a higher s peed.
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