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Use the grade assist feature (automatic transmissions) when towing.
This feature provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive
shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling.

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

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to

Special operating conditions

in the

Service Maintenance Section

chapter.

Trailer towing tips

Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions).

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do
not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become
less effective.

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Launching or retrieving a boat

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,

Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.

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

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability
and causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been
submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water. Water entering these areas, while connected, could
short-circuit the system.

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  • Use the grade assist feature (automatic transmissions) when towing.
  • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually.
  • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination.
  • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions).
  • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
  • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.
  • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
  • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
  • Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 in.