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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Trailer Sway
Multiple factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely affect
the operation of the towing vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
WARNING
• When a trailer sway occurs, do not ever accelerate.
• When a trailer sway occurs, avoid applying strong brakes abruptly.
• When a trailer sway occurs, do not try to control the trailer sway by the steering
operation.
• When a trailer sway occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
CAUTION
• After the trailer swaying has stopped, check for the following:
- Stop in a safe place.
- Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
- Check the tires of the towing vehicle and trailer.
- Check the cargo in the trailer.
- Make sure the cargo has not shifted.
- Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
- Check the cargo weight in the towing vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
• When driving is continued because there were no problems with the vehicle and
trailer after trailer sways occurred, drive with a speed lower than the speed at
the time the trailer sways occurred.
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