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WARNING! (Continued)
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade.When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Always, block or "chock" the
trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded:1.
GVWR 2. GTW 3. GAWR 4.Tongue weight rating
for the trailer hitch utilized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a com-
pact spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential for the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer
to “Tires – General Information” in “Technical Speci-
fications” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Technical Specifications” for the
proper tire inspection procedures.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Technical Specifications” for proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•Donot interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the
trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and pos-
sible personal injury.
• When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake
controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
450 kg and required for trailers in excess of 750 kg.
If the trailer weighs more than 450 kg
loaded,it should have its own brakes,and
they should be of adequate capacity.Fail-
ure to do this could lead to accelerated brake
lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer
stopping distances.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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