Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. ...

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up ...

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Roof rack
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 221 lb (100 kg) on the roof rails. Observe the maximum load limit shown on the crossbars or roof carriers when yo ...

Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning t ...

Notes on driving
• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary. • When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obst ...