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.
See also:
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (All Except AM-FM Radio and Radio with
CD)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press the knob until the speaker control tabs display.
2. Highlight the desired speaker control tab by doing one of the following:
• Pr ...
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature,
special equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry must be
considered. See “Weight of ...
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or p ...