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.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
- Audio System
- Power Windows
- Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to the audio system will work
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Sunroof
A. Open or Close
B. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
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