Towing
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Ensure trailer tyre pressures are set to
trailer manufacturer's recommendations.
If the vehicle is loaded to maximum Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) the nose weight is
limited to 150 kg (330 lbs). See 202,
WEIGHTS.
If it is necessary to increase the nose
weight up to a maximum of 250 kg (550
lbs), the vehicle load should be reduced
accordingly. This ensures that the GVW
and maximum rear axle load are not
exceeded.
Ensure that a suitable breakaway cable or
secondary coupling is used. Refer to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions for
guidance.
TOW BALL/DRAWBAR STOWAGE
The tow ball/drawbar receiver is
heavy, care must be taken when
handling it. When the ball locks into
position, the locking lever can snap
back under spring pressure, take care
not to catch your fingers.
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5
is stowed under the loadspace floor.
seat vehicles: The tow ball/drawbar receiver
7
is stowed behind an access cover on the left
hand side of the loadspace.
seat vehicles: The tow ball/drawbar receiver
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Ensure that the tow ball is secure.
Check the operation of all trailer lights.
Do not loop the breakaway cable over
the tow ball as it may slide off.
Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW), maximum rear axle
weight, maximum trailer weight, or
nose weight. Exceeding any of these
limits could cause instability and loss
of control.
Australia only:
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Tyre pressures - Increase rear pressures
of towing vehicle to those for maximum
Gross Vehicle Weight conditions.
Nose weight - Must be a minimum of 7%
of gross caravan/trailer weight, up to a
maximum of 350 kg (722 lb).
Hitch height - Must be set with the engine
running, so that the caravan/trailer is level
when connected to the vehicle.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery 4 |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Download File |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery 4 Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Bulgaria, International |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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