DRIVING TIPS
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5. Wait for about 20 seconds until the rear vehicle height is
lowered by the automatic leveling function.
6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch
higher and repeat steps 2 through 5.
7. Move the vehicle forward in the “LO” (low) mode where the
hitch does not touch anything in the “N” (normal) mode.
8. Put the rear height control air suspension in the “N” (normal)
mode.
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towing safety check
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Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an
abnormal nose
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up or nose
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down condition, and check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
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Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
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Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
Trailer towing tips
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently
than when not towing. The three main causes of
vehicle
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trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when
towing:
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Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all
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trailer connections. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and connections. Practice
turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away
from traffic until you learn the feel.
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Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right
to move the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally
opposite to that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just
turn the steering wheel a little at a time, avoiding sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when backing
to reduce the risk of an accident.
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Because stopping distance may be increased,
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to
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vehicle distance should be increased when
towing a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow
at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the
vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid,
resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.
Summary of Contents for GX470 2006
Page 14: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL x I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 25: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xxi I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 71: ...SWITCHES 46 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 123: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 98 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 225: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 200 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 237: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 212 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 241: ...AIR CONDITIONING 216 21PY024 Air flow selection I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 255: ...AIR CONDITIONING 230 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 320: ...AUDIO 295 22PY056 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 365: ...AUDIO 340 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 421: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 396 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 449: ...DRIVING TIPS 424 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 507: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 482 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 515: ...MAINTENANCE 490 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 525: ...INTRODUCTION 500 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 587: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 562 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 590: ...BODY 565 FUEL TANK Capacity 87 L 23 gal 19 1 Imp gal I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 599: ...BODY 574 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...