Towing a TrailerDo not tow a trailer during break-in. See New VehicleBreak-In on page 2-30 for more information.{CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. You and your passengers could beseriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicle; the resulting repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only ifyou have followed all the steps in this section.Ask your dealer/retailer for advice andinformation about towing a trailer withyour vehicle.Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs that wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always follow theinstructions in this section and check with yourdealer/retailer for more information about towing atrailer with your vehicle.To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”that appears later in this section.Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle byitself. Trailering means changes in handling,acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment,and it has to be used properly.That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested,important trailering tips and safety rules. Many ofthese are important for your safety and that of yourpassengers. So please read this section carefully beforeyou pull a trailer.4-43
