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:
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front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working
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Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for
assistance.
- The rear bumper on the vehicle
is not intended for hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or
other bumper-t ...
Clock
The analog clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself.
To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower left corner of the clock.
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