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TOWING A T M L E R
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CAUTION:
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 well
--
or even at
all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a
trailer onp7 ;€you have followed all the step?
in
this section.
NOTJCE
Fulling
I
in costly repairs not covered by your wan lty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this secti
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Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds
considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.
All of that means changes in:
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Handling
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Durability
Fuel economy
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points.
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.
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