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 situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.

    See also:

    Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...

    RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH
    For vehicles with the electric parking brake, this message displays if the switch is pulled while the vehicle is moving. See the electric parking brake information under Parking Brake (Elect ...

    Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)
    To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard wa ...