Driving your vehicle
1906
Trailer Towing
should read the information in
weight of the trailer refer to "Trailer
Towing (if equipped)" on page 6-
189.
Remember that trailering is differ
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ent than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel econ
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omy. Successful, safe trailering
requires correct equipment, and it
has to be used properly.
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that
of your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
Load-pulling components such as
the engine, transmission, wheel
assemblies, and tyres are forced to
work harder against the load of the
added weight. The engine is
required to operate at relatively
higher speeds and under greater
loads. This additional burden gener
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ates extra heat. The trailer also
considerably adds wind resistance,
increasing the pulling requirements.
Location of trailer mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are
located on both sides of the under
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body behind the rear tyres.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a few reasons why you䳓ll need the
right hitch. Here are some rules to
follow:
䳜 Do you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes
later when you remove the hitch.
If you do not seal them, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.
䳜 The bumpers on your vehicle are
not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other
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