Towing Code - Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual

Owner’s service and warranty handbook

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T OW ING CODE

Caravan towing code ............................................................................................................... 14

Caravan terms ......................................................................................................................... 14

Towing vehicle terms ............................................................................................................... 16

Measurement of nose weight ................................................................................................... 16

Type of driving licence held ...................................................................................................... 17

Glossary & checklist ................................................................................................................ 17

Useful memory aid ................................................................................................................... 18

Preparing for the road .............................................................................................................. 20

Tyre Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 23

The Tyre Law ........................................................................................................................... 24

Pre tow check list & hitch up for AKS3004 stabiliser ................................................................. 24

13 Pin Socket .......................................................................................................................... 26

Towcar electrics ........................................................................................................................ 27

Breakaway Cables ................................................................................................................... 28

Mirrors ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Moving off ............................................................................................................................... 29

Reversing ................................................................................................................................ 30

Speed limits ............................................................................................................................. 30

Caravan handling ..................................................................................................................... 30

Motorway driving ..................................................................................................................... 30

AL-KO spare wheel carrier tips ................................................................................................ 31

Changing a wheel .................................................................................................................... 31

Wheel Bolt tightening ............................................................................................................... 32

Jacking points ......................................................................................................................... 32

Stopping on a hill ..................................................................................................................... 32

Arrival on site ........................................................................................................................... 33

Exterior Door ........................................................................................................................... 33

AKS 3004 ................................................................................................................................ 33

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