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Allow more time and distance for
braking. Do not brake or turn
suddenly
the trailer could
−
jackknife or turn over.
When driving with a fix-sided (e.g.
camper, utility) trailer, do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At
higher speeds, the trailer may
sway or affect vehicle handling.
When being passed by a truck or
large vehicle, cross-winds and air
turbulence can disrupt your
steering and cause your trailer to
sway. Keep a constant speed, steer
straight ahead, and do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Do not park on an incline unless it
is unavoidable. If you must, turn
the vehicle's wheels toward the
curb on a downhill or away from
the curb on an uphill. After
parking, place wheel chocks at
each trailer tire on the downhill
side.
Backing Up
Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the
of the steering
bottom
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
to get the trailer to move to the left,
and turn the wheel right to move the
trailer to the right.
Retrieving a Boat
If the vehicle's wheels slip when
retrieving a boat from the water,
shift to first gear, and turn on VTM-4
Lock (see page
142
). Disengage
VTM-4 Lock as soon as the boat is
out of the water to prevent damage
to the VTM-4 system.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Trailer Driving Tips
Driving on Hills
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, reduce speed
and, if necessary, pull to the side of
the road and let the engine cool.
If the transmission shifts frequently
while going up a hill, shift down one
gear.
If you must stop when facing uphill,
use the foot brake or the parking
brake. Do not try to hold the vehicle
in place by pressing on the
accelerator; this could cause the
automatic transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shift down to D . Do
not ''ride'' the brakes.
Remember: It will take longer to
slow down and stop when towing
a trailer.
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