Maserati Grecale 2023 Owner's Manual page 189

• Engage the trailer male connector into
the car female connector.
• Push trailer connector fully home and
engage the safety lock, if any.
Remove the Trailer Tongue
When trailer tongue is no longer
necessary, disconnect electrical
connections and remove it from its seat
as described below.
• Remove the split pin 2.
• Grip the trailer tongue firmly and pull
out the pin 1.
• Remove the trailer tongue from its seat.
• Clean the trailer tongue and remove all
residues, especially on the ends.
• Install the ball protection.
• Insert the pin 1 in the trailer tongue hole
and install the split pin 2.
• Set trailer tongue in its seat inside the
trunk.
Towing Tips
• Before setting out on a trip, check
operation of trailer rear lights and stop
lights to ensure you do not jeopardise
other road users' safety.
• Make certain that the load is secured
in the trailer and will not shift during
travel. When trailering cargo that is not
fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver
to control.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer,
do not overload your vehicle or trailer.
Overloading can cause a loss of control,
damage to brakes, driveline, steering,
suspension or tires.
• Safety metal wire must always be
used between your vehicle and trailer.
Always connect the wire to the hook
retainers of the trailer and vehicle hitch.
Cross the wire under the trailer tongue
and allow enough slack for turning
corners.
• Comply with local applicable speed
limits.
Starting and Driving
• Towing any trailer will increase your
stopping distance. When towing, you
should allow for additional space
between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
• For towing use "Normal" ride height.
• Do not exceed maximum specified
pressure for vehicle and trailer tires.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be
parked on a steep grade. When parking,
put the tow vehicle transmission in
P (Park) and apply the parking brake
on the tow vehicle. Always, block or
"chock" the trailer wheels.
• Do not use Cruise Control (CC and/or
ACC) when driving on slopes or when
carrying heavy loads.
• The D (Drive) gear must be selected
when towing. The transmission
controls include a drive strategy to
avoid frequent shifting when towing.
However, if frequent shifting does
occur while in D (Drive), you can use
the paddle shift switches to manually
select a lower gear.
• Using a lower gear while operating the
vehicle under heavy loading conditions,
will improve performance and extend
transmission life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat buildup. This action
will also provide better engine braking.
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