7-2
55KS0-74E
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
55KS0-74E
Some
countries
have
regulations
which
specifically
allow
trailer
towing
up
to
a
specified
maximum
trailer
weight
(regis-
tered
or
statutory
towing
capacity,
which-
ever
is
smaller)
;
vehicles
sold
in
these
countries
can
be
used
to
tow
a
light
trailer,
provided
the
trailer
does
not
exceed
the
maximum
trailer
weight
specified
in
the
country’s
regulations.
If
you
use
your
vehicle
to
tow
a
trailer,
you
should
always
observe
the
requirements
and
recommendations
in
this
section.
If
you
intend
to
tow
a
trailer,
it
is
essential
to
select
a
trailer
and
trailer
towing
equipment
which
are
compatible.
A
reputable
towing
specialist
can
help
you.
Brakes
Tyres
Mirrors
Check
to
see
if
your
vehicle’s
mirrors
meet
local
requirements
for
mirrors
used
on
tow-
ing
vehicles.
If
they
do
not,
you
must
install
the
required
mirrors
before
you
tow.
Vehicle/Trailer Loading
To
load
your
vehicle
and
trailer
properly,
you
must
know
how
to
measure
gross
trailer
weight
and
trailer
nose
weight.
Gross
Trailer
Weight
is
the
weight
of
the
trailer
plus
all
the
cargo
in
it.
You
can
mea-
sure
gross
trailer
weight
by
putting
the
fully
loaded
trailer
on
a
vehicle
scale.
Nose
Weight
is
the
downward
force
exerted
on
the
tow
bar
by
the
trailer
cou-
pler,
with
the
trailer
fully
loaded
and
the
coupler
at
its
normal
towing
height.
This
weight
can
be
measured
using
a
bathroom
scales.
The
weight
of
your
loaded
trailer
(Gross
Trailer
Weight)
should
never
exceed
the
“Towing
capacity”.
Distribute
cargo
in
your
trailer
so
that
nose
weight
is
about
10
%
of
gross
trailer
weight,
but
does
not
exceed
“Maximum
vertical
load
on
trailer
hitch
point”.
You
should
measure
gross
trailer
weight
and
nose
weight
before
towing
to
make
sure
that
your
load
is
properly
distributed.
CAUTION
Trailer towing puts additional stress
on the engine, drive train, and brakes
of your vehicle. Never tow a trailer
during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
For Automatic Transmission vehi-
cles, do not use “D” range when tow-
ing on a steep hill. Towing in “D”
range when driving on a steep hill
can cause automatic transmission
fluid over heating without warning,
which can result in transmission
damage.
WARNING
If trailer brakes are used, you should
follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Never connect to the
brake system of your vehicle and
never take an electrical supply
directly from the wiring harness.
WARNING
When towing a trailer, it is very
important for your vehicle and trailer
to have properly inflated tyres. Your
vehicle’s tyres should be inflated to
the pressures listed on your vehicles
Tyre Information label. If laden pres-
sures are listed on the label, the tyres
should be inflated to the laden pres-
sures. Inflate trailer tyres according
to the specifications provided by the
trailer manufacturer.
Trailer Towing: 5, 11
119
Summary of Contents for Maruti S-Cross
Page 2: ......
Page 11: ...0 9 55KS0 74E MEMO 11...
Page 12: ...0 10 55KS0 74E 55KS0 74E MEMO 12...
Page 50: ...1 37 BEFORE DRIVING 55KS0 74E 55KS0 74E MEMO 50...
Page 116: ...6 7 DRIVING TIPS 55KS0 74E 55KS0 74E MEMO 116...
Page 164: ...8 39 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 55KS0 74E 55KS0 74E MEMO 164...
Page 178: ...10 5 BODY WORK CARE 55KS0 74E 55KS0 74E MEMO 178...
Page 179: ...55KS0 74E GENERAL INFORMATION 11 55KS0 74E GENERAL INFORMATION Vehicle Identification 11 1 179...
