Towing A Trailer - JMC JIMMY 1993 Owner's Manual

6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch
forward of the
"LOCK, position. This places the key into the
"OFF"
position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery
drain. Unlocking the steering column wi l l allow for proper movement of
the front wheeldtires during towing.
Towing a Trailer
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CAUTION
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A
If you
don't
use
the
correct
equipment
and drive
properly, you
can
lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes
may
not work wefl--or even at
ail.
You and
your
passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a
trailer only if you have
.
followed all the steps in this
section.
I
Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing. If it was built with trailering
options, as many are, it's ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself, Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.
That's the reason for this section. In
it
are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety
and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you
pull a trailer.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
I f you do, here are some important points.
e
There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will
be legal, not
only
where
you
live but
also
where
you'll
be
driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial
police.
Consider using a sway control if your trailer wi l l weigh 2,000 pounds
(900 kg) or less. You should always use a sway control if your trailer
wi l l weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer
about sway controls.
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