DRIVING TIPS
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit
your vehicle in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn
to avoid the need of sudden braking.
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Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will
be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.
Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than
normal turning radius with your vehicle.
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Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling
of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention to
the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being
passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying happens, firmly grip
the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. If it is necessary to
reduce speed, brake slowly. Steer straight ahead. If you
make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes,
your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
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Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires
considerable distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget
the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room
before changing lanes.
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In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical
charging performance, do not use overdrive. Transmission
must be “4” position.
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Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s
engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over
30
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C [85
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F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a
trailer. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 431.
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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put
the transmission in “P”. Avoid parking on a slope with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing
the following:
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.
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 ...