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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Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use
this mode when driving downhill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle
speed. The shift position indi ...
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and pass ...
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the h ...