Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
- There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering. Check for legal requirements with state or provincial police.
- Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1 600 km (1,000 mi) the new vehicle is driven.
The engine or other parts could be damaged.
- During the first 800 km (500 mi) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This reduces wear on the vehicle.
- Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in D (Drive) but M (ManualMode) is recommended. See Manual Mode for more information. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often.
For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to use the highest gear.
- Use the cruise control when towing.
- Obey speed limit restrictions.
Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers, or no more than 90 km/h (55 mph), to reduce wear on the vehicle.
See also:
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
- Press and hold the −SET button
on the steering wheel until the
desired speed is reached, then
release it.
- To slow down in small a ...
Radio
Press CONFIG to enter the configure menu options, then press CONFIG again, repeatedly
until Radio is selected or press the Radio screen button to make changes for radio
information displayed, pres ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery.
If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use t ...