D
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with
a Trailer
If
you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO.
It can cause
unconsciousness or death. See “Engine
Exhaust” in the Index. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main heating
or cooling system on and with the fan
on
any speed. This will bring fresh, outside air
into your vehicle.
Do
not use the climate
control setting for maximum air because
it
only recirculates the air inside your vehicle.
See “Climate Controls”
in
the Index.
rowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want
to
get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand
to
be
sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally
to
be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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