Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly.
See also:
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
. Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil .
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
. Inspect the tires f ...
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that
are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking,
ride and handling characteristics,
stabil ...
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the
power steering fluid reservoir.
When to Check Power
Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless ...