Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
● Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
● When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
See also:
N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the ...
Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification Number or TIN) are placed
on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers. These marking can provide you with
useful information on the tire. ...
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on
tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, and vehicle and tire performance in the following ways. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.
• V ...