Driving tips
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Driving with a trailer
You should always attach chains If your trailer weighs more than the Towing a trailer requires a certain
between your vehicle and your trail- maximum trailer weight without trail- amount of experience. Before setting
er. Cross the safety chains under the er brakes loaded, then it needs its out for the open road, you must get
tongue of the trailer so that the own brakes and they must be ade- to know your trailer. Acquaint your-
tongue will not drop to the road if it quate. Be sure to read and follow the self with the feel of handling and
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becomes separated from the hitch.
instructions for the trailer brakes so braking with the added weight of the
you’ll be able to install, adjust and trailer. And always keep in mind that
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufactur-
maintain them properly.
the vehicle you are driving is now a
good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
er or by the trailer manufacturer. • Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake
Follow the manufacturer’s recom- system.
mendation
for
attaching
safety
chains. Always leave just enough
slack so you can turn with your trail-
er. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Before you start, check the trailer
hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tires
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working.This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
WARNING - Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolute-
ly certain that you have properly
set up the brake system. This is
not a task for amateurs. Use an
experienced, competent trailer
shop for this work.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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