Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 336

WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the radar
brake support system, if your vehicle
is used to tow a trailer, press the
"Radar Brake Support OFF" switch
and turn off the radar brake support
system. If not, unexpected accidents
related to the system being turned on
may occur.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
For automatic transaxle vehicles, do
not use "D" range when towing on a
steep hill. Towing in "D" range when
driving on a steep hill can cause
automatic transaxle fluid overheat-
ing without warning, which can result
in transaxle damage.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has a parking sensor sys-
tem, set the system to the trailer mode via
the information display. When this mode is
set, the rear corner and rear center sen-
sors are inhibited from operating. Refer to
"Information Display" in the "BEFORE
DRIVING" section.
Tow Bars
Only use a tow bar that is designed to
attach to the chassis of your vehicle, and a
hitch that is designed to bolt to this tow bar.
We recommend that you use a genuine
SUZUKI tow bar (available as options), or
equivalent.
WARNING
Never use a tow bar which attaches
to the axle or the bumper of your
vehicle.
Safety Chains
Always attach safety chains between your
vehicle and trailer. Cross safety chains
under the nose of the trailer so that the
nose will not drop to the road if the trailer
becomes separated from the tow bar. Fol-
low the manufacturer's recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always leave
just enough slack to permit full turning.
Never allow safety chains to drag on the
road.
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
WARNING
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper of your vehicle. Secure con-
nections so that they cannot come
loose.
Trailer Lights
Make sure your trailer is equipped with
lights which meet local requirements.
Always check for the proper operation of
all trailer lights before you start to tow.
WARNING
Never connect trailer lights directly
into your vehicle's electrical system,
or electrical system damage may
occur.
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 supply
directly from the wiring harness.
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