Transporting the Vehicle- Page 172

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If your vehicle is fitted with
AdvanceTrac with roll stability control
(RSC), this system may turn on during
typical cornering maneuvers with a
heavily loaded trailer. This is normal.
Turning the corner at a slower speed
while towing may reduce this tendency.

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If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your vehicle's rear axle with
synthetic gear lubricant (if the axle is
not already filled with it).  See

Scheduled Maintenance

 (page 440).

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Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

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Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
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Turn the steering wheel to point
your vehicle tires away from traffic
flow.

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Set your vehicle parking brake.

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Place the automatic transmission
in position park (

P

).

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Place wheel chocks in front of and
at the back of the trailer wheels.
(trailer wheel chocks are not
included with your vehicle.)

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Water Craft (PWC)

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
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Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

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Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.

Note:

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer

before backing the trailer into the water.

Note:

Reconnect the wiring to the trailer

after the trailer is removed from the water.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
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Causing internal damage to the
components.

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Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.

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Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing

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