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:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
For vehicles with this feature, read the entire section before using it.
WARNING
The LDW system does not steer the vehicle and is an aid to help the vehicle stay
in the driving lane. The LDW syste ...
Fuel Gauge
Metric
English
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle
has left in the fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the
vehicle the fuel ...
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride.
• Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear.
• As p ...