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4-1. Before driving
However, for the next 500 miles (800
km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than
45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer,
and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
● If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will
require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s
Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “War-
ranty Booklet”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing
vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,
causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer
straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by
turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal
immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply
vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway
Control can also help to stabilize the vehi-
cle and trailer.).
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants
out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the
trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-
ate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded
after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed
at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer
combination. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that swaying of
the towing vehicle-trailer increases as
speed increases.
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