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Driving
Do not exceed the maximum GVWR of
the tow vehicle, the one for each axle
(GAWR) and the mass that the vehicle
is rated to tow (GTW) specified on the
nameplate located on the rear driver
door's ledge.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed
the maximum allowed overall GVWR
and GTW. A dangerous driving
condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of
the vehicle and have an accident.
Arranging Load on Trailer
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Arrange load at the bottom and as
close as possible to trailer wheel axle.
In this way the trailer center of gravity
will be lower, thereby increasing the
driving safety of the vehicle-trailer
assembly.
Always load a trailer with 60% of the
weight in the front of the trailer.
Loads bearing more on wheel axle,
or heavier in the rear of the trailer,
can cause the trailer to sway severely
side-to-side which could cause loss of
control of vehicle and trailer.
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WARNING!
Failure to load trailers heavier in front
is the cause of many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue
weight stamped on your trailer hitch.
Tire Pressure Adjustment
Proper tire inflation pressures of your
vehicle and trailer are essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation
of your vehicle while driving and in
manoeuvres.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible
tire damage on trailer and vehicle
before towing a trailer.
For more information on vehicle tires,
see "Tires – General Information" in
this section.
When a trailer must be towed, inflate
vehicle tires to full load recommended
pressure (FLC) indicated in chapter
"Tire pressure" in section "Features
and Specifications".
For pressure of trailer tires, follow
the instructions given by the trailer
manufacturer.
After adjusting vehicle tire pressure
and connecting and disconnecting
the trailer, initialise the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) following
the instructions under chapter "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
this section.
Field of Vision of External Rear
View Mirrors
Law provisions require the field of
vision of external rear-view mirrors to
include the rear trailer corners.
If vehicle external rear-view mirrors
cannot cover the required field of
vision, it is possible to install additional
rear-view mirrors sticking further out
at the sides.
The Service Network can provide
you with information about towing
a trailer and about the approved
components available in the "Genuine
Accessories" range.
Trailer Lights
Law provisions require trailers to be
equipped with an electrical lighting
system that must include the following
lights:
• Turn signals;
• Position lights;
• Stop lights;
• Rear fog lights;
• Reverse lights;
• Number plate lights;
• Side marker lights (for trailer width
over 2.1 m/6.8 ft).
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