Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 164

3–42 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
W W W W W ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING
Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large Incorrect loading and crosswinds, large
trucks passing or rough roads can cause trucks passing or rough roads can cause trucks passing or rough roads can cause trucks passing or rough roads can cause trucks passing or rough roads can cause
swaying or trailer separation. swaying or trailer separation. swaying or trailer separation. swaying or trailer separation. swaying or trailer separation.
• • • • • Adjust Adjust vertical Adjust Adjust Adjust vertical vertical load by distribution of vertical vertical load by distribution of load by distribution of load by distribution of load by distribution of
load in trailer load in tr load in tr load in tr load in tr ailer. . . . . ailer ailer ailer
• • • • • Check by weighing loaded trailer and Check by weighing loaded trailer and Check by weighing loaded trailer and Check by weighing loaded trailer and Check by weighing loaded trailer and
ver ver vertical ver ver tical load separ tical tical tical load separ load separ load separ load separat at at at ately ely. . . . . ely ely ely
• • • • • Check the relevant country or terri- Check the relevant country or terri- Check the relevant country or terri- Check the relevant country or terri- Check the relevant country or terri-
tory registration authorities for the tory registration authorities for the tory registration authorities for the tory registration authorities for the tory registration authorities for the
legal maximum towing weight ca- legal maximum towing weight ca- legal maximum towing weight ca- legal maximum towing weight ca- legal maximum towing weight ca-
pacities. pacities. pacities.
pacities. pacities.
TRAILER BRAKES TRAILER BRAKES TRAILER BRAKES
TRAILER BRAKES TRAILER BRAKES
If the caravan/trailer brakes are used, you
should follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Never modify the brake system
of your vehicle.
TRAILER LIGHTS TRAILER LIGHTS TRAILER LIGHTS TRAILER LIGHTS TRAILER LIGHTS
Make sure your trailer is equipped with lights
which meet country and local requirements.
Always check for the correct operation all of
trailer lights before you start to tow.
TYRES TYRES
TYRES TYRES TYRES
When towing trailers, be sure your tyres are
correctly inflated to the inflation pressure
shown in the section 8.
SAFETY CHAINS SAFETY CHAINS SAFETY CHAINS SAFETY CHAINS SAFETY CHAINS
Always attach safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the nose of the trailer so that the nose
will not drop to the road if it becomes sepa-
rated from the hitch. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for attach-
ing safety chains. Always leave just enough
slack to permit full turning. Never allow safety
chains to drag on the road.
BRAKE FLUID BRAKE FLUID BRAKE FLUID BRAKE FLUID BRAKE FLUID
Change the brake fluid every 1 year under the
following conditions.
• Towing a trailer frequently.
• Driving in hilly or mountainous terrain.