Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly.
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When to Check
Check the tires once a month or more. Do not forget the compact spare tire, if
the vehicle has one. The cold compact spare should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). For additional
information regarding the c ...
Airbag On-Off Light
If the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console.
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When the vehicle is started, the pas ...
Tow/Haul Mode Light
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated.
For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑42. ...