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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Noise, Ride & Handling
Road and wind noise are low, but you'll hear more adjacent traffic than I'd
expect in a luxury crossover. The Lincoln MKX and GLK, to name a couple
competitors, are superior in this regard.
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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
- Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, o ...
Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns
while trailering could cause the
trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. The vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very
sharp turns while trailering.
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