Driving Safely with a Trailer; Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer; Towing Speeds and Gears- Page 549

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Towing a Trailer

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

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Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.

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Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.

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Towing Load Limits

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Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.

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Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while 
driving.

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Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.

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Check the pressure of the trailer tires, including the spare.

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Turn off the Auto Idle Stop system using the Auto Idle Stop 

OFF

 button. The 

trailer weight can affect your vehicle’s brake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is 
activated on a hill while towing a trailer.

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Drive slower than normal.

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Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

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Use the 

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 position when towing a trailer on level roads.

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Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.

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Allow more time and distance for braking.

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Do not brake or turn suddenly.

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Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

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Towing Speeds and Gears

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Turning and Braking

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

Operating speed when towing a trailer must not 
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).

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In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel 
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

Remember to unhitch the trailer before changing a 
flat tire. Ask the trailer sales or rental agency where 
and how to store the trailer’s spare tire.

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Towing Speeds and Gears

When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do 
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds, the 
trailer may sway or affect vehicle handling.

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