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 experience.
between your vehicle and your trail- maximum weight for a trailer without You must gain that experience slow-
er. Cross the safety chains under the brakes, then the trailer needs its own ly and carefully which practicing with
tongue of the trailer so that the brakes. You must consult with a an unloaded or lightly loaded trailer.
tongue will not drop to the road if it knowledgeable and reputable trailer Before setting out for the open road,
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becomes separated from the hitch.
vendor to determine which brake you must get to know your trailer.
equipped trailer is right for your Acquaint yourself with the feel of
needs. Be sure to read and follow the handling and braking with the trailer.
instructions for the trailer brakes so And always keep in mind that the
you’ll be able to install, adjust and vehicle you are driving is now a good
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufactur-
er or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recom-
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.
maintain them properly.
deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
mendation
for
attaching
WARNING
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.
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 Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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