User Guide

Vehicle operation
The behavior of your vehicle will change while towing a trailer. If your
trailer runs off the paved highway surface onto the road shoulder, resist
the temptation to quickly turn the steering wheel to bring the trailer
back onto the road. Instead, allow the left wheels of the vehicle to also
run off onto the shoulder (if safe) then wait for the right conditions to
steer the vehicle back onto the road. This should reduce any abrupt
swerving reaction.
Maximum recommended vehicle speed
Maximum recommended speed is reduced when towing.
There are legal limits for the vehicle speed when towing; check the
provisions of the relevant laws and regulations in the location in which
towing is to be undertaken.
Braking
Allow a greater stopping distance than normal to prevent excessive
braking. Avoid sudden or violent stops that could cause trailer slewing.
Gear changing
To prevent the engine labouring when climbing hills or driving in strong
headwinds, etc. and to assist braking when driving downhill, manually
select a suitable lower gear. Refer to the transmission operation section
in this chapter.
Overtaking
The ability of the vehicle to accelerate when overtaking is reduced,
therefore allow greater overtaking distances.
Servicing your vehicle
Before commencing a journey, check that the towing equipment, lights,
fluid levels, mirrors, tires and tire pressures and all gauges, controls and
instruments are operational. Check all items frequently during the
journey.
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