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If the fuel cap has been left off or is
improperly installed a warning mes‐
sage is shown on the Driver Informa‐
tion Center (DIC).
Caution
Wipe off any spilled fuel immedi‐
ately.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Ethanol-engined vehicles have spe‐
cial fuel filler caps.
If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure
to get the right type of cap from your
dealer. The wrong type fuel cap might
not fit properly, might cause the mal‐
function indicator lamp to light, and
could damage the fuel tank and emis‐
sions system. Malfunction Indicator
light 3 104.
Towing
General Information
Entrust retrofitting of towing equip‐
ment to a workshop. It may be nec‐
essary to make changes that affect
the cooling system, heat shields or
other equipment. Only use towing
equipment that has been approved
for your vehicle.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the hitch ball. However, do not do so
if a stabilizer that acts on the hitch ball
is being used to reduce snaking
movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross ve‐
hicle weight of more than 3086 lbs.
the use of a stabilizer is strongly rec‐
ommended when driving above
50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive
slower; do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if neces‐
sary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tire pressure to the value
specified for full load.
Trailer Towing
Trailer Loads
Permissible trailer loads are maxi‐
mum values based on your vehicle
and engine; they must not be ex‐
ceeded. The actual trailer load is the
difference between the actual gross
weight of the trailer and the actual
tongue weight with the trailer hitched.
Permissible trailer loads are specified
in the vehicle documents. In general,
they are valid for inclines of up to max.
12%.
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