HOLDEN Equinox LS, Руководство пользователя

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Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
Driving and Operating 249
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For heavy trailers with more than
one axle, the tow ball load
should be 5
– 10% of the loaded
trailer mass.
Adjust by moving items forwards or
backwards within the trailer, to
change the balance.
Check the tow ball load before
coupling the trailer to the towing
vehicle.
If the tow ball load is too light or too
heavy, the steering and handling of
the vehicle may be affected.
Axle loads must not be exceeded
when the tow ball load is included.
See
“ Axle loads ” under Vehicle
Weight 0 319 .
If maximum axle loads are
exceeded, weight should be
removed from the rear of the vehicle
and transferred onto the trailer.
Ensure the weight of the packed
trailer is not greater than the towing
capacity of the Holden approved
tow bar package fitted to the
vehicle, or the vehicle's maximum
towing capacity, which ever is lower.
Towing Precautions
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When towing, check and inflate
the tyres to the recommended
pressure. See
Tyre Pressure
0 285 .
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Tighten the tow ball retaining nut
to 140
Y (Newton metres) and
check the torque frequently.
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Vehicles handle differently when
towing. Take a couple of short
distance trips with the trailer
before taking a long trip.
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Have the vehicle and trailer
correctly maintained and
serviced, with particular attention
given to the brakes, tyres,
suspension, wheel bearings,
towing coupling and lighting.
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Use an extended-arm mirror on
both sides of the vehicle if
necessary.
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The headlamp beam may need
adjusting after the loaded trailer
has been hitched, particularly if
a load distribution hitch is not
used. See
Headlamp Leveling
Control 0 123 .
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Use a lower gear and the
brakes, when descending steep
hills.
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Do not use axle-mounted
hitches.
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Ensure the tow bar does not
obscure the rear number plate.
Remove the tow bar tongue
when not required for towing.
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If a tow bar is removed, have
any mounting holes in the
underbody sealed to prevent
entry of exhaust fumes, dust and
water.
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The anti-rattle bolt and nut
should be removed when towing
to prevent damage to the bolt or
tow bar tongue.
Trailer Brakes
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Trailer brakes are mandatory on
trailers with an Aggregate Trailer
Mass (ATM) of more than
750 kg.
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Consult the appropriate
regulatory body in your State or
Territory for the legal
requirements of trailer brakes.