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Trailer brakes
Iý your trailer is equipped with a brakinþ
system, make sure it conýorms to your
country s reþulations and that it is
properly installed and operatinþ cor‐
rectly.
Iý your trailer weiþht exceeds the maxi‐
mum allowed weiþht without trailer
brakes, then the trailer will also require
its own brakes as well. Be sure to read
and ýollow the instructions ýor the trail‐
er brakes so you ll be able to install, ad‐
just and maintain them properly.
• Do not tap into or modiýy your vehi‐
cle's brake system.
WARNING
n Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolutely
certain that you have properly set
up the brake system. This is not a
task for amateurs. Use an experi‐
enced, competent trailer shop for
this work.
Driving with a trailer
Towinþ a trailer requires a certain
amount oý experience. Beýore settinþ
out ýor the open road, you must þet to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourselý
with the ýeel oý handlinþ and brakinþ
with the added weiþht oý the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehi‐
cle you are drivinþ is now a þood deal
lonþer and not nearly so responsive as
your vehicle is by itselý.
Beýore you start, check the trailer hitch
and platýorm, saýety chains, electrical
connector(s), liþhts, tires and mirror
adjustment. Iý the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
movinþ and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are workinþ. This lets you check
your electrical connection at the same
time.
Durinþ your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and
that the liþhts and any trailer brakes
are still workinþ.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as ýar behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driv‐
inþ your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that re‐
quire heavy brakinþ and sudden turns.
Passing
You ll need more passinþ distance up
ahead when you re towinþ a trailer.
And, because oý the increased vehicle
lenþth, you ll need to þo much ýarther
beyond the passed vehicle beýore you
can return to your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom oý the steerinþ wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trail‐
er to the leýt, just move your hand to
the leýt. To move the trailer to the
riþht, move your hand to the riþht. Al‐
ways back up slowly and, iý possible,
have someone þuide you.
Making turns
When you re turninþ with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do this
so your trailer won t strike soýt should‐
ers, curbs, road siþns, trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu‐
vers. Siþnal well in advance.
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