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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
and may lead to an accident.
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Trailer towing tips
WARNING
.
Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
or legal towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Exceeding
the speed limit could cause loss
of vehicle stability and/or could
lead to an accident.
.
When towing a trailer, steering,
stability, stopping distance and
braking performance will be dif-
ferent from normal operation. For
safety, you should use extra
caution when towing a trailer
and never speed. You should
also keep the following tips in
mind.
CAUTION
Diesel engine models only:
The vehicle speed may decrease
when climbing up a slope or during
continuous high-load driving while
towing a trailer. Therefore, please
use extra caution when climbing up
slopes while towing a trailer (for
example, never attempt to pass
vehicles while driving uphill, etc.).
This control system is necessary for
maintaining the ability of the vehicle
cooling performance and does not
indicate a malfunction. The vehicle
speed performance while towing a
trailer will return to normal when the
load of the vehicle is decreased and
the cooling performance returns to
normal.
If your vehicle is equipped with SI-DRIVE,
and when towing a trailer on an uphill
slope, do not drive in the Intelligent (I)
mode. It is recommend that you drive in
the Sport (S) mode, or you may drive in
the Sport Sharp (S#) mode (if equipped).
However, it is possible to tow a trailer in
any mode of the SI-DRIVE on a downhill
slope.
!
Before starting out on a trip
.
Be sure to check regulations concern-
ing the maximum speed or driving restric-
tions for vehicles towing trailers. If you are
driving across several countries, check
each country
’
s requirement before leaving
home, because regulations may vary.
.
Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-
hitch mounting are in good condition. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow the
trailer.
.
Check that the vehicle sits horizontally
with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is
tipped sharply up at the front and tipped
down at the rear, check that the drawbar
weight and the weight on the rear axle do
not exceed the maximum permissible rear
axle weight.
.
Check that the tire pressures are
correct.
.
Check that the vehicle and trailer are
connected properly. Confirm that
–
the trailer tongue is connected
properly to the hitch ball.
–
the trailer lights connector is con-
nected properly and trailer
’
s brake
lights illuminate when the vehicle
’
s
brake pedal is depressed, and that
the trailer
’
s turn signal lights flash
when the vehicle
’
s turn signal lever is
operated.
–
the safety chains are connected
properly.
–
all cargo in the trailer is secured
safely in position.
–
the side mirrors provide a good
rearward field of view without a sig-
nificant blind spot.
Driving tips/Trailer towing
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