Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes; Trailer Lamps - Ford 2006 Explorer Owner's Manual

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• Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg)

(weight distributing)

Safety chains

Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers

of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the

chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency

gives to you.

Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain

Loops can be used as recovery

Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are

safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's

specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal

regulations.

Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your

vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough

braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the

GVWR not GCWR.

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running

lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your

authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and

equipment for hooking up trailer lamps.

2006 Explorer (exp)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

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