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STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
traileraddstotheloadonyourvehicle.Also,additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options,mustbeconsideredaspartofthetotalloadon
yourvehicle.RefertotheTireandLoadingInformation
placard in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this
manualforthemaximumcombinedweightofoccupants
andcargoforyourvehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued)
•
During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing,limityourspeedto50mph(80km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule.” Refer to Section 8 of this manual for the
proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer,
neverexceedtheGAWR,orGCWR,ratings.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.
WARNING!
•
Makecertainthattheloadissecuredinthetrailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargothatisnotfullysecured,dynamicloadshifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control.Youcouldlosecontrolofyourvehicleand
haveanaccident.
CAUTION!
•
Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
km)ofvehicleoperation.Doingsomaydam-
ageyourvehicle.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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