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:

    Starting the Vehicle
    1. Press and release on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. 2. Press and hold for about two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The pa ...

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. : Press to unlock the driver door. Press again within three seconds to unloc ...

    Towing the Vehicle From the Rear
    Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. ...