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■ Have the trailer maintained and serviced, with particular attention to the condition of the brakes, tyres, suspension, wheel
bearings, lighting and tow coupling.
■ Use extended-arm rear view mirrors on both sides of the vehicle if necessary.
■ Headlamps may need realignment after the loaded trailer has been hitched.
■ Use a lower gear and the brakes when descending steep hills.
■ Do not use axle-mounted hitches as this will damage the vehicle.
■ Ensure that no part of the tow bar (including the tongue or tow ball) obscures the vehicle's licence plate. If necessary,
remove the tow bar tongue when it is not in use.
■ If a tow bar is removed: Ensure that any mounting holes in the underbody are properly sealed to prevent the possible
entry of exhaust fumes, dust and water.
Trailer brakes
■ Trailer brakes are mandatory on trailers weighing 695 kg (1.4L and 1.8L Petrol), 750 kg (2.0L Diesel) and over when
loaded. The brakes on the trailer must be designed to cope with the braking requirements of the trailer under all towing
conditions, without adversely affecting the brakes on the vehicle.
■ Contact the appropriate regulatory body in your State or Territory for the legal requirements of trailer brakes.
Fitting accessories (bull bars, driving lamps, insect screens, etc)
When fitting accessories, take care not to restrict airflow through the air conditioner condenser and the radiator, as this may
lead to engine overheating and/or poor air conditioning performance.
The mass of all accessories must be considered when evaluating the vehicle's overall loaded condition.
Remember that bull bars may affect airbag operation.
Running in before towing
Holden recommends that you drive your new vehicle for at least 1,500 km before towing. If you must tow in the first 1,500
km of the vehicle's life, do not exceed 80 km/h.
The same applies if the vehicle is equipped with a new or reconditioned engine, transmission or axle.
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