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TOWING THE TRAILER
Follow the tow vehicle's manufacturer
instructions regarding trailer towing.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
When towing the trailer, pay particular
attention to the following:
– Maintain a safe distance between
the vehicle ahead and your vehicle.
– When towing a trailer, more time
and distance are needed when
passing or stopping.
– Reduce your speed and slow down
more than usual before turning.
Avoid sharp turns.
– When cornering, do it on a larger
radius. It takes more space to turn
with a trailer.
– Always move slowly when back-
ing up. Ask someone to guide you
when possible. Practice in an open
area at the first opportunity.
– If trailer starts to sway, do not hit
the brakes or compensate using the
steering wheel. Reduce speed and
maintain a steady course.
– When going downhill, reduce speed
before starting the descent. Do not
brake continuously. Apply and re-
lease brakes alternately to prevent
brakes from overheating.
Loss of control of the trailer or
trailer/vehicle combination can result
in serious injury or death. The most
common causes of loss of control of
the trailer are:
– Driving too fast for the conditions.
– Overloading the trailer or loading the
trailer incorrectly.
– Trailer improperly coupled to the
hitch.
– Inadequate towing hitch.
– Not maintaining proper tire pres-
sure.
– Not keeping wheel lug nuts tight.
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