Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
WARNING
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well—or even
at all.
The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be
damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed.
Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the
vehicle.
The vehicle can tow a trailer when equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment.
For trailering capacity, see Trailer Towing. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. With the added weight, the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder and under greater loads. The trailer also adds wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. For safe trailering, correctly use the proper trailering equipment.
The following information has important trailering tips and rules for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer.
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Fuel Used
The Fuel Used display shows the approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) of
fuel that have been used since last reset.
The fuel used can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel
Used ...
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to
remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on
solid until the belt is buckled.
This ...
Fog Lamps
For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps
to work.
The fog lamp butt ...