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• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, consider • Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) after changing the rear axle lube • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing and do not perform and fast accelerations from a stop during • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: the rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: Tires, Wheels and Loading 137 |