Safetychain
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailerishitched.Donotdrivethevehicleifit
hasanabnormalnose-upornose-downcon-
dition;checkforimpropertongueload,over-
load, worn suspension or other possible
causesofeithercondition.
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After the hitch is removed, seal the
boltholestopreventexhaustfumes,
waterordustfromenteringthepas-
sengercompartment.
Always use a suitable chain between your ve-
hicle and the trailer. The chain should be
crossedandshouldbeattachedtothehitch,not
to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chain to permit turning
corners.
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Regularly check all hitch mounting
boltsaresecurelymounted.
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Alwayssecureitemsinthetrailertoprevent
loadshiftswhiledriving.
To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is
struckfromtherear,wherepractical,
remove the hitch and/or receiver
whennotinuse.
Trailerlights
Becertainyourrearviewmirrorsconformto
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
installanymirrorsrequiredfortowingbefore
drivingthevehicle.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for
towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup
into the vehicle electrical circuit at a point be-
tweenthesensorandstoplightorlightswitch.
Trailertowingtips
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Neverconnectatrailerbrakesystem
directlytothevehiclebrakesystem.
Inordertogainskillandanunderstandingofthe
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stoppingandbackingupinanareawhichisfree
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per-
formancewillbesomewhatdifferentthanunder
normaldrivingconditions.
Trailerbrakes
Ifyourtrailerisequippedwithabrakingsystem,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulationsandthatitisproperlyinstalled.
Tirepressures
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Whentowingatrailer,inflatethevehicletires
totherecommendedcoldtirepressureindi-
cated on the tire placard (located on the
driver’sdoorcenterpillar).
WARNING
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loadshiftwhiledriving.
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Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
properinflationpressureshouldbeinaccor-
dancewiththetrailerandtiremanufacturers’
specifications.
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Never connect a trailer brake system
directlytothevehiclebrakesystem.
Avoidabruptstarts,accelerationorstops.
Avoidsharpturnsorlanechanges.
Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
Pre-towingtips
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Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
¼ Alwaysblockthewheelsonbothvehicleand
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