JAC S1, Owner'S Manual, Page: 43 / 77

Use the low beam lights when driv 鄄
ing in a low visibility condition.
Towing and trailing
If you cannot determine the method of
towing, first check relevant regulations
on towing in your area before deter
鄄
mine the towing method, as different
laws are applied for the personnel, ve
鄄
hicle or devices used for towing in dif 鄄
ferent areas. Consult the JAC dealer
for detailed procedures of towing.
Hooking
Select an appropriate hook, deter 鄄
mine the accurate position of hook 鄄
ing, use lateral control hook and bal 鄄
ance the weight of the trailer. The
hook must be firmly fastened with
vehicles, and should be installed by
technical personnel. Never use a
disposable hook or a hook that can
only be used on the bumper.
Trailer braking system
If your trailer is provided with a brake
system, read the instructions of the
trailer brake system carefully and ob
鄄
serve them, to correctly fit and oper 鄄
ate this system.
Caution 院
音 Never attempt to tow a vehi 鄄
cle during the first 2,000km of
your vehicle, as the engine is in
run-in period. Towing may seri
鄄
ously damage the engine or the
transmission.
Note 院
音 If a hook is used for towing,
the vehicle should be main 鄄
tained frequent as per relevant
laws and regulations.
Caution 院
音 Never connect the brake of
the trailer with that of your vehi 鄄
cle.
音 When towing up a steep
slope, check the engine water
temperature thermometer and
the engine for overheating. If the
thermometer indicates "H" (hot),
keep space and immediately
park at a safe place.
Driving your vehicle
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Safety chains
Safety chains must be fitted between
your vehicle and the trailer.
These safety chains must be cross
locked below the tongue of the trail
鄄
er, so that the tongue will not drop on
the road even if it is disengaged
from the hook.
Weight of trailer
The weight of the trailer is adjusted
by adding or reducing the number of
tongues.
Check the total weight of the trailer
and the weight of the tongues.
Weight of tongues Total weight of trailer
Note 院
音 1. The weight of the rear part
of the vehicle must not exceed
that of the front part. Over 60%
of the weight must be on the
front half of trailer and the re
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maining 40% on the rear half.
2. The total weight of the added
trailer must not exceed the
gross
vehicle weight ratio
(GVWR). The total weight in 鄄
cludes the weight of the vehicle,
the driver and all passengers,
goods, hook, tongues and other
equipment.
3. The weight of the front and
rear axles must not exceed the
gross axle weight ratio (GAWR).
Under normal conditions, the
trailed goods cannot exceed
GVWR but can exceed GAWR.
Improper trailer weight and ex
鄄
cessive load of goods can
cause overloading of the rear
axle. Distribute the weight again
and check the axle weight a
鄄
gain.
4. The maximum vehicle weight
limit at static condition is:
Gasoline 2.0: 80kg
5. The highest height of suspen
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sion coupling point is 1092mm.
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