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Note: If loads in excess of 1,200 kg are
towed for an extended period and/or
continuous high-speed operation occurs
during the vehicle run-in period, change
the rear axle oil at the 15,000 km service .
ii) Maximum Vehicle Speed
when Towing
If your vehicle has never been used for
towing before, and you are towing heavy
trailers or trailers with high aerodynamic
drag (for example, horse floats or full
sized caravans) then your vehicle speed
should not exceed 85 km/h for the first
500 km of towing.
WARNINGS
After the prior restrictions have
been completed, the vehicle
towing speed should not exceed the
prescribed legal speed limits or the limits
shown in the graph below (whichever is
the lesser). The progressive reduction in
this limit applies to all sedan vehicles,
according to the LTM, that must not
exceed the listed model transmission
limits.
100
80
60
40
0
1200
Trailer Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
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•
•
•
•
•
1600
2300
Towed Mass (kg)
-152-
Practice turning, stopping and
backing up before starting on a trip
to get the feel of the vehicle / trailer
combination.
When turning, make wider turns so
the trailer wheels will clear kerbs and
other obstacles.
To aid in engine/transmission cooling
and A/C efficiency during hot
weather, place the gearshift lever in
P (Park) while stopped in traffic.
If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear.
Do not apply the brakes
continuously, as they may overheat
and become less effective.
Also refer to websites and
publications relating to caravaning
/towing / motoring for additional
advice provided by authorities,
associations and organisations
involved with transport, traffic,
automotive, caravanning, trailers,
motoring, and so on, for additional
driving-towing tips.
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