Datsun 280ZX 1981, Руководство пользователя

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SAFETY CHAIN
Always use a suitable chain between your
car and the trailer. The chain should be
crossed and should be attached to the
hitch, not to the car bumper or axle. Be
sure to leave enough slack in the chain to
permit turning corners.
TRAILER LIGHTS
Trailer lights should comply with Federal
and/or local regulations.
When wiring car for towing connection,
connect stop and tail light pickup into the
car electrical circuit at point between the
sensor and stop light switch or light
switch.
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TRAILER BRAKES
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to Federal
and local regulations and that it is properly
installed.
Under no circumstances should a trailer
brake system be connected directly to the
car brake system.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the car's behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic, because steering
stability, operation and braking perform-
ance will be somewhat different than under
normal circumstances.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or
stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your car at a moderate
speed.
• Always block the wheels on both car
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so, and if your car is
equipped with automatic transmission,
don't shift the transmission shift lever
into the "PARK" position until the
wheels have been blocked and the park-
ing brake has been set. Otherwise, trans-
mission damage could occur.
• When descending a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine braking
effect. When ascending a long grade,
downshift the transmission to a lower
gear and reduce speed as permitted to
reduce chances of engine overloading
and/or overheating.
• If the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature when the air
conditioning system is "ON" turn the
system "OFF".
• Trailer towing requires more fuel than
under normal circumstances because of
a considerable increase in traction
power and resistance.
• Avoid towing a trailer during the
"break-in" period.
• Have your car serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommend-
ed Maintenance Schedule.
When towing a trailer, change oil in dif-
ferential gear every 30,000 miles (48,000
km) or 24 months, whichever comes first.
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