Operation Manual

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro-
vided brackets.
The brackets are located under each cover.
Slide each cover toward the front of the vehi-
cle to remove it.
Install the covers by performing the removal
step in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your
vehicle’s handling, performance, braking,
durability and driving economy (fuel con-
sumption, etc.).
If you do tow a trailer with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper equipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight,
maximum trailer weight (A), maximum
 Before driving and after traveling a short dis-
tance, always check the load to make sure it
is securely fastened to the roof carrier.
Stop the vehicle periodically and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is not
secure, it could fall from the vehicle and
damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre-
ate a road hazard.
NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas
mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in
use.
 Before using an automatic car wash, check
with the attendant to determine if the roof
carrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket
cover (if so equipped)
To remove the covers
CAUTION
To install the covers
Trailer towing
CAUTION
 Do not lose control of your vehicle when
towing a trailer.
• Always use proper equipment.
• Always drive carefully
 Damage to your vehicle caused by improper
equipment or driving is not covered by your
warranty.
Weight limits
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