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CARRYING A PASSENGER, CARGO OR TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
The use of any other trailer could
damage the vehicle or interfere
with the proper operation of the
vehicle stability system. It is not
recommended to use the cruise
control when towing a trailer.
Towing a trailer affects the way the
vehicle handles due to the greater
weight and the different weight
distribution.
– Allow more time and space for
passing.
– Allow a greater distance for
braking.
– Use a longer following distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
– Reduce your speed and slow
down more than usual before
turning and avoid sharp turns.
– There is a greater risk of tipping
or rolling during extreme ma-
neuvers.
Crosswinds and air turbulence caused
when crossing or being passed by oth-
ers can disrupt the steering and make
the trailer to sway. To minimize the ef-
fect, keep a constant speed and do not
make quick steering or braking correc-
tions.
Reduce your speed before entering in a
curve.
When cornering, achieve the turn on
a larger radius. It takes more space to
turn with a trailer.
Try to anticipate the riding ahead to
avoid having to backup with a trailer.
Always move slowly when backing up.
Ask someone to guide you when pos-
sible. Practice in an open area at the
first opportunity. Refer to
REQUIRED
RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EX-
ERCISES
.
When possible, avoid swerving, twist
and turns, sharp and abrupt turns as
well as sudden braking. This could
cause the trailer to jackknife or to
turn over. It is easier to unstabilize an
empty trailer. When accelerating, it is
normal to shift at a higher RPM to avoid
loading excessively the engine.
NOTICE
Avoid spinning the rear
wheel. Rocks or pebbles could be
projected on the trailer and damage
it.
Hill Particularities
When possible, avoid stopping uphill.
When starting uphill from a stop, more
clutch slippage is needed to prevent
engine stalling.
When riding uphill, more frequent
downshift will be required so that en-
gine has enough power to minimize
speed variations.
When riding downhill, downshift one
or more gears to use engine braking to
slow down vehicle instead of contin-
uously applying the brake. It will take
longer to slow down or to stop.
Load Limits
WARNING
Never add cargo on the trailer
cover as it will increase the risk
of tipping over. All cargo must
be stored and secured inside the
trailer.
Load limits must be observed with the
appropriate towing equipment.
TOWING SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum weight
on trailer tongue
18 kg (40 lb)
Maximum towed
weight (trailer and
cargo)
180 kg (400 lb)
NOTE: For information about the ma-
ximum cargo that can be loaded in
trailer, refer to the
CAN-AM FREEDOM
TRAILER OPERATOR'S GUIDE
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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