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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Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in
the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players,
CD changers, and USB storage dev ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information
about the vehicle and warning messages if there is a system problem detected. DIC
messages display in the center of ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it be ...