Owner's Manual

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Towing any trailer will increase your stopping

distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-

ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-

hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result

in an accident.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,

stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for

motoring safety.

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,

and backing the trailer in an area located away from

heavy traffic.

Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working

properly — including hazard flashers.

Automatic Transaxle

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-

ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, third

gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a

six-speed AutoStick威 should be selected.

NOTE: Using third or fifth instead of DRIVE while

operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions,

will improve performance and extend transaxle life by

reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. This ac-

tion will also provide better engine braking.

If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min-

utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic

transaxle fluid and filter according to the interval speci-

fied for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.”

Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the

proper maintenance intervals.

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