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WARNING
Before descending hills or long
■
declines
Reduce speed and downshift. How-
ever, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill
grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
■
Do not hold the brake pedal
depressed often or for long periods of
time.
Doing so may result in the brake over-
heating or reduce braking effects.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capac-
ity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle
Capacity), and permissible draw-
bar load before towing. (P.546)
Towing hitch/bracket
Suzuki recommends the use of the
Suzuki hitch/bracket for your vehi-
cle. Other products of a suitable
nature and comparable quality may
also be used.
For vehicles where the towing
device blocks any of the lights or
license plate, the following shall be
observed:
Do not use towing device that
cannot be easily removed or
repositioned.
Towing devices must be
removed or repositioned when
not in use.
5-1. Before driving
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult a SUZUKI dealer or
a qualified workshop when install-
ing trailer lights, as incorrect instal-
lation may cause damage to the
vehicle's lights. Please take care to
comply with your state's laws when
installing trailer lights.
NOTICE
■
Do not directly splice trailer
lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may
damage your vehicle's electrical sys-
tem and cause a malfunction.
Important points regarding
trailer loads
Total trailer weight and per-
■
missible drawbar load
A
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum
towing capacity. Exceeding this weight
is dangerous. (P.546)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
trol device).
B
Permissible drawbar load
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