Driving With A Trailer - SMART forfour Operating Instructions Manual

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Driving with a trailer

Driving with a trailer
A trailer alters the handling of your ve
hicle.
The outfit
is heavier,
will be able to accelerate and climb
hills less easily
requires a longer braking distance,
will be more susceptible to gusty
cross winds.
Fuel consumption is higher when a trail
er is being towed.
6 20 On the move
Tips on driving with a trailer:
We recommend using the maximum per
mitted nose weight.
The load inside the car must be reduced
in line with the nose weight, to avoid
exceeding the rear axle load limit.
You should not exceed a speed of
80 km/h (approx. 50 mph), including in
countries where higher speeds are
permitted.
Avoid braking abruptly; instead, apply
the brakes gently at first to allow the
trailer to run up first. Then increase
braking force rapidly.
If the trailer should start to snake, re
duce your speed; do not take corrective
steering action, and brake if neces
sary. Never try to straighten out the car
and trailer outfit by increasing your
speed.
The hill climbing capacity from a
dead stop is quoted at sea level. When
driving in mountainous regions, bear
in mind that engine output deterio
rates at increasing altitude, and that
its hill climbing ability will conse
quently also be reduced.
>Important!
Do not uncouple a trailer with an over
running brake when in a run up state. The
overrunning brake could rebound and
damage the bumper.