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DRIVING AND OPERATING
Warning (Continued)
your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
When towing a trailer:
Become familiar with and follow all
state and local laws that apply to
trailer towing. These requirements
vary from state to state.
State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. Even if
not required, you should install
extended side view mirrors if your
visibility is limited or restricted
while towing.
Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to
prevent damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
It is recommended to perform the
first oil change before heavy towing.
During the first 800 km (500 mi) of
trailer towing, do not drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make
starts at full throttle.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Tow/
Haul Mode is recommended for
heavier trailers. See Tow/Haul Mode
0 253. If the transmission
downshifts too often, a lower gear
may be selected using Manual
Mode. See Manual Mode 0 251.
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
off when towing a trailer:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Super Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Park Assist
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
to alert or off when towing a trailer:
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change Alert
(LCA), the LCA detection zones that
extend back from the side of the
vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA), use caution while
backing up when towing a trailer, as
the RCTA detection zones that extend
out from the back of the vehicle do
not move further back when a trailer
is towed.
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