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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
69TB-01E
(For EU countries and U.K.)
NOTE:
Only in the case of towing a trailer, GVW
can be exceeded by not more than 60 kg
(132 lbs), if road traffic legislation allows it.
Additional trailer towing warnings
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• Improper weight distribution of
your trailer may result in poor vehi-
cle handling and swaying of the
trailer. Always check that trailer
nose weight is about 10% of gross
trailer weight, but does not exceed
“Maximum vertical load” of 60 kg
(132 lbs), and does not fall below
25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%, whichever is
heavier, on trailer hitch point. Also
check that the cargo is properly
secured. Failure to observe this
requirement may result in an acci-
dent.
• Never overload cargo on your
trailer or your vehicle. Gross trailer
weight must never exceed towing
capacity. Gross vehicle weight
(sum of the weights of the vehicle,
all the occupants, accessories
including tow bars and a trailer
hitch, cargo and trailer nose
weight) must never exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) listed in “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” section, except as
described in NOTE below.
WARNING
WARNING
• For vehicle equipped with the Dual
Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II),
press the Dual Sensor Brake Sup-
port II (DSBS II) OFF switch and
turn off the Dual Sensor Brake Sup-
port II (DSBS II). If not, an accident
related to the system being turned
on may occur.
• Connect trailer lights and hook up
safety chains every time you tow.
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WARNING
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Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when towing a trailer.
For the safety of yourself and others,
observe the following precautions:
• Practice turning, stopping, and
reversing before you begin towing
a trailer in traffic. Do not tow a
trailer in traffic until you are confi-
dent that you can handle the vehi-
cle and trailer safely.
• Never exceed towing speed limits
or 80 km/h (50 mph), whichever is
lower.
• Never drive at a speed that causes
shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign
of shaking or swaying, slow down.
• When roads are wet, slippery or
rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry or smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road
conditions are bad can result in
loss of control.
• Always have someone guide you
when reversing.
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