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Driving and Operating
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See this
manual's Maintenance Schedule or
Index for more information. Things
that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system and
brake system. Inspect these before
and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See
Engine Overheating
on page 9
‑
20
.
Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
.
The weight of the trailer
.
The weight of the trailer tongue
.
The total weight on the vehicle's
tires
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and
how much the vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment
on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
See
“
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
”
later in this section for more
information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Summary of Contents for 2010 SRX
Page 6: ...vi Introduction 2 NOTES...
Page 34: ...1 28 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES...
Page 108: ...3 12 Storage 2 NOTES...
Page 111: ...Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES...
Page 112: ...4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 122: ...4 14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States version shown Canada similar...
Page 238: ...6 72 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...
Page 304: ...8 60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...
Page 310: ...9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 8 L V6 Engine...
Page 312: ...9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine...
Page 436: ...11 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 8L 3 0L V6 Engines...
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