Suzuki Grand Vitara (2010 year). Instruction

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Floor Mats (if equipped)

Luggage Compartment Cover

WARNING

Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-

EXAMPLE

Failure to take the following precau-

gage compartment can be hidden from

tions may result in the driver’s side

view by a luggage compartment cover.

floor mat interfering with the pedals

However, the luggage compartment covers

and causing a loss of vehicle control

are not designed to support items loaded

or an accident.

on top of them, and may get damaged if

•

Make sure that the floor mat grom-

used as a shelf.

met(s) is(are) hooked to the fas-

tener(s).

WARNING

•

Never place additional floor mats

Do not carry items on top of the lug-

on top of the existing floor mats.

gage compartment cover, even if they

are small and light. Objects on top of

the cover could be thrown about in an

accident, causing injury, or could

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obstruct the driver’s rear view.

Your vehicle has a fastener to keep the

driver’s side floor mat from sliding forward

and possibly interfering with the pedals.

CAUTION

Whenever you put the driver’s side floor

To avoid damaging the luggage com-

mat back in the vehicle after it has been

partment cover:

removed, be sure to hook the floor mat

• Do not place items on top of it.

grommet(s) to the fastener(s) and position

• Do not push down on it or lean on

the floor mat properly in the footwell.

it.

When you replace the floor mats in your

• Handle it carefully when installing

vehicle with a different type such as all-

or removing.

weather floor mats, we highly recommend

using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for

NOTE:

proper fitting.

The seatback should always be securely

latched in a fairly upright position when

removing or installing the luggage com-

partment cover.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

clearance is established on the other

To stow a luggage compartment cover

To reinstall the luggage compartment

end to swing the cover down and out.

on the floor of the rear luggage room:

cover:

(c)

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5) Tilt the luggage compartment cover,

1) Fold/roll the luggage compartment

and then remove the compartment

cover, and place one end in the quarter

cover from the vehicle.

window opening (c) to swing the other

end into position.

CAUTION

When you place the end of the cover

in the quarter window opening (c), be

careful not to damage the window or

other materials while positioning the

compartment cover.

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Tilt the cover, and fit it onto floor of the rear

luggage room.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Underfloor Bins (if equipped)

EXAMPLE

(d)

(e)

(A)

(b)

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2) Align the attachment points (d) on the

3) Unroll/unfold the cover as you secure

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cover with the attachment points (b) on

the other latches (e).

Pull up the strap (A) to open the bin.

the vehicle and push down both ends.

Make sure that the cover securely fits in

CAUTION

the attachment points.

Do not allow items in the bins to

extend above the top of the bin. Oth-

erwise, the bin or luggage floor may

be damaged.

(a)

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4) Reattach the three hooks (a) to the rear

seat backs.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Luggage Restraint Loops

Roof Rails or Roof Rack

WARNING

(if equipped)

Anchors (if equipped)

The luggage restraint loops and

Roof rails

optional rubber net can be used to

help keep lightweight cargo from

moving around in the luggage com-

partment during normal driving. They

are neither capable of nor intended

for preventing cargo from being

thrown around in a crash.

Place heavier objects on the floor

and as far forward in the cargo area

as possible. Never pile cargo higher

than the top of the seat backs.

WARNING

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Do not attach the child restraint top

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Four luggage restraint loops are provided

strap to the luggage restraint loops.

on the luggage compartment floor. An

Roof rack anchors

Incorrectly attached top strap will

optional rubber net can be hooked to these

reduce the intended effectiveness of

loops to help keep cargo from moving

the child restraint system.

around in the luggage compartment during

normal driving.

(1)

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You can use the roof rails or the roof rack

•

Mount and secure the cargo onto the

anchors to attach the optional roof rack

roof rack properly according to the

WARNING

which is available at your SUZUKI dealer. If

instructions provided. Be sure to stow

•

Abrupt maneuvers or failure to

you use a roof rack, observe the instruc-

the heaviest items at the bottom and dis-

properly secure cargo can allow the

tions and precautions in this section and

tribute the cargo as evenly as possible.

cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit

provided with the roof rack.

•

Do not carry items so large that they

others, causing personal injury or

hang over the bumpers or the sides of

(For vehicles with roof rack anchors)

property damage.

the vehicle, or block your view.

To remove the cap, slide the cap in the

•

Mount cargo securely and avoid

•

Secure the front and rear ends of long

direction of the arrow (1) and then lift the

abrupt maneuvers such as “jack-

items - such as wood panels, surfboards

edge of the cap up as shown in the illustra-

rabbit” starts, sharp turns, fast cor-

and so forth - to both the front and rear

tion. To install the cap, put in the front part

nering and sudden braking. Check

of the vehicle. You should protect the

of the cap, slide the cap in the opposite

periodically to make sure that

painted surfaces of the vehicle from

direction of the arrow (1) and then push

cargo is securely fastened.

scuffing caused by tie-down ropes.

down the rear part of the cap.

•

Large, bulky, long, or flat items can

•

Check periodically to make sure the roof

affect vehicle aerodynamics or be

• Make sure the roof rack is securely

rack is securely installed and free from

caught by the wind, and can reduce

installed.

damage.

vehicle control resulting in an acci-

• To mount various types of cargo (such

•

For vehicles with roof rack anchors,

dent and personal injury. Drive cau-

as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-

make sure the anchors are covered with

tiously at reduced speed when

able attachments which are available

the caps when not in use.

carrying this type of cargo.

from your SUZUKI dealer. Be sure to

install the attachments properly and

securely according to the instructions

provided. Do not mount cargo directly on

the roof panel. The cargo can damage

the roof panel.

• The gross weight of the roof rack plus

cargo must not exceed the loading

capacity (75 kg (165 lbs)). Also, do not

let the gross vehicle weight (fully loaded

vehicle including driver, passengers,

cargo, roof load and trailer tongue

weight) exceed the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating

(GVWR) listed on the

driver’s door lock pillar.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

HomeLink^® (if equipped)

any garage door opener model manufac-

HomeLink^® button. Begin with “Program-

tured before April 1, 1982). A garage door

ming HomeLink^®” - step 2).

that cannot detect an object - signaling the

door to stop and reverse - does not meet

current U.S. federal safety standards. For

more information, contact HomeLink^® at

www.homelink.com or by calling

1-800-

355-3515.

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Retain the original transmitter of the RF

device you are programming for use in

HomeLink^® and the HomeLink^® house are

other vehicles as well as for future

registered

trademarks of Johnson

HomeLink^® programming. It is also sug-

Controls, Inc.

gested that upon the sale of the vehicle,

the programmed HomeLink^® buttons be

erased for security purposes. Refer to

The HomeLink^® Wireless Control System

“Programming HomeLink^®” (step 1) only)

provides a convenient way to replace up to

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or, for assistance, contact HomeLink^® at

three hand-held radio-frequency

(RF)

Press and hold the two outer

www.homelink.com or by calling

1-800-

transmitters used to activate devices such

355-3515.

HomeLink^® buttons (buttons one and

as gate operators, garage door openers,

three) - releasing only when the indica-

entry door locks, security systems, even

Programming HomeLink^®

tor light begins to flash (after 20 sec-

home lighting. Additional HomeLink^® infor-

onds). Do not hold the buttons for

mation can be found on the Internet at

NOTE:

longer than

30 seconds and do not

www.homelink.com or by calling

1-800-

Some vehicles may require the ignition

repeat step 1) to program a second

355-3515.

switch to be turned to the second

(or

and/or third hand-held transmitter to the

“accessories”) position or the “on” position

remaining two HomeLink^® buttons.

Before programming HomeLink^® to a

for programming and/or operation of

Position the end of your hand-held

garage door opener or gate operator, make

HomeLink^®. It is also recommended that a

transmitter 5-14 cm (1-3 inches) away

sure that people and objects are out of the

new battery be placed in the hand-held

from the HomeLink^® button you wish to

way of the device to prevent potential harm

transmitter of the device being pro-

program while keeping the indicator

or damage. When programming a garage

grammed to HomeLink^® for quicker train-

light in view.

door opener, it is advised to park outside of

ing and accurate transmission of the radio-

Simultaneously press and hold both the

the garage. Do not use HomeLink^® with

frequency signal. Do not repeat “Program-

chosen HomeLink^® and hand-held

any garage door opener that lacks safety

ming HomeLink^®” - step 1) to train addi-

transmitter buttons. Do not release the

stop and reverse features as required by

tional devices to a second or third

buttons until step

4) has been com-

U.S. federal safety standards (this includes

pleted.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE:

HomeLink^®” steps 6-8 to complete the

6) At the garage door opener receiver

Some gate operators and garage door

programming of a rolling code

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate

openers may require you to replace this

equipped device (most commonly a

the “learn” or “smart” button. This can

Programming step

3) with procedures

garage door opener).

usually be found where the hanging

noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian

antenna wire is attached to the motor-

Programming” section.

head unit.

7) Firmly press and release the “learn” or

4) After the HomeLink^® indicator light

“smart” button. (The name and color of

changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-

the button may vary by manufacturer.)

ing light, release both the HomeLink^®

and hand-held transmitter buttons.

NOTE:

There are 30 seconds in which to initiate

NOTE:

step 8).

If the HomeLink^® indicator light does not

change to a rapidly blinking light, contact

8) Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

HomeLink^® at www.homelink.com or call

hold for two seconds and release the

1-800-355-3515 for assistance.

programmed HomeLink^® button.

Repeat

the

“press/hold/release”

5) Press and hold the just-trained

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sequence a second time, and, depend-

HomeLink^® button and observe the

ing on the brand of the garage door

indicator light.

opener (or other rolling code equipped

- If the indicator light stays on con-

device), repeat this sequence a third

stantly, programming is complete and

time to complete the programming pro-

your device should activate when the

cess.

HomeLink^® button is pressed and

HomeLink^® should now activate your

released.

rolling code equipped device.

NOTE:

To program the remaining two HomeLink^®

buttons,

begin with

“Programming

buttons,

begin with

“Programming

HomeLink^®” - step 2). Do not repeat step

1).

- If the indicator light blinks rapidly for

For questions or comments, please con-

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two seconds and then turns to a con-

tact HomeLink^® at www.homelink.com or

stant light continue with “Programming

1-800-355-3515.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Gate Operator / Canadian Program-

Using HomeLink^®

Reprogramming a Single

ming

To operate, simply press and release the

HomeLink^® Button

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

programmed HomeLink^® button. Activation

To program a device to HomeLink^® using a

transmitter signals to

“time-out”

(or quit)

will now occur for the trained device (i.e.

HomeLink^® button previously trained, fol-

after several seconds of transmission

garage door opener, gate operator, secu-

low these steps:

which may not be long enough for

rity system, entry door lock, home/office

1) Press and hold the desired HomeLink^®

HomeLink^® to pick up the signal during

lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-

button. DO NOT release the button.

programming. Similar to this Canadian law,

held transmitter of the device may also be

2) The indicator light will begin to flash

some U.S. gate operators are designed to

used at any time. In the event that there

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the

“time-out” in the same manner.

are still programming difficulties or ques-

HomeLink^® button, proceed with “Pro-

tions,

contact

HomeLink^®

If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-

gramming HomeLink^®” - step 2).

www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.

culties programming a gate operator by

using the Programming procedures

For questions or comments, contact

Erasing HomeLink^® Buttons

(regardless of where you live), replace

HomeLink^® at www.homelink.com or 1-

To erase programming from the three but-

“Programming HomeLink^®” step

3) with

800-355-3515.

tons (individual buttons cannot be erased

the following:

but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined

below), follow the step noted:

NOTE:

If programming a garage door opener or

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink^®

gate operator, it is advised to unplug the

buttons until the indicator light begins to

device during the “cycling” process to pre-

flash-after 20 seconds. Release both but-

vent possible overheating.

tons. Do not hold for longer that 30 sec-

onds. HomeLink^® is now in the train (or

3) Continue to press and hold the

learning) mode and can be programmed at

HomeLink^® button while you press and

any time beginning with

“Programming

release - every two seconds (“cycle”)

HomeLink^®” - step 2).

your hand-held transmitter until the fre-

quency signal has successfully been

accepted by HomeLink^®. (The indicator

light will flash slowly and then rapidly.)

Proceed with “Programming HomeLink^®”

step 4) to complete.

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Vehicle Loading: 11

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Vehicle Loading

GAWR - (Front and Rear) Maximum per-

missible weight on an individual axle.

WARNING

Vehicle Capacity Weight - Maximum per-

Never overload your vehicle. The

missible load weight a vehicle can carry

gross vehicle weight

(sum of the

including the weight of all the occupants,

weights of the loaded vehicle, driver

accessories, cargo, plus trailer tongue

and passengers) must never exceed

weight (if towing a trailer).

the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) listed on the Safety Certifica-

The weight of any accessories already

tion Label. In addition, never distrib-

installed on your vehicle at the time of pur-

ute a load so that the weight on either

chase, or that you or the dealer install after

the front or rear axle exceeds the

purchase, must be subtracted from the

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Vehicle Capacity Weight to determine how

listed on the Safety Certification

much capacity remains available for occu-

Label.

pants, cargo, and trailer tongue weight (if

towing a trailer).

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Contact your dealer for further information.

WARNING

Your vehicle was designed for specific

weight capacities. The weight capacities of

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and

• Always distribute cargo evenly.

your vehicle are indicated by the Gross

actual loads at the front and rear axles can

• To avoid personal injury or damage

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross

only be determined by weighing the vehicle

to your vehicle, always secure

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear)

using a vehicle scale. To measure the

cargo to prevent it from shifting if

and the Vehicle Capacity Weight. The

weight and load, try taking your vehicle to

the vehicle moves suddenly.

GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are

a highway weighing station, shipping com-

• Place heavier objects on the floor

listed on the Safety Certification Label

pany or inspection station for trucks, etc.

and as far forward in the cargo area

which is located below the driver’s side

Compare these weights to the GVWR and

as possible. Never pile cargo

door latch striker. The Vehicle Capacity

GAWR (front and rear) listed on the Safety

higher than the top of the seat

Weight is listed on the Tire Information

Certification Label. If the gross vehicle

backs.

Label which is located below the Safety

weight or the load on either axle exceeds

Certification Label.

these ratings, you must remove enough

weight to bring the load down to the rated

GVWR - Maximum permissible overall

capacity.

weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including

all the occupants, accessories and cargo

plus the trailer tongue weight if towing a

trailer).

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Trailer Towing: 5, 11, 13

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Trailer Towing

cool down. Refer to “If the Engine Over-

heats” section for details on how to deal

WARNING

You can use your SUZUKI to tow a trailer,

with overheating.

but you should always observe the require-

Never attach safety chains to the

ments and recommendations in this sec-

bumper of your vehicle. Secure con-

CAUTION

tion. If you intend to tow a trailer, it is

nections so that they can’t come

essential to select a trailer and trailer tow-

Towing in “D” range up a steep hill

loose.

ing equipment which are compatible. A

can cause coolant overheating which

reputable trailer dealer can help you.

may result in engine/automatic trans-

Trailer Lights

mission damage.

Make sure your trailer is equipped with

CAUTION

lights which meet federal, state and local

Hitches

requirements. Always check for the proper

Trailer towing puts additional stress

on the engine, drive train and brakes

Use only a trailer hitch bracket that is

operation of all trailer lights before you

designed to bolt to the frame of your vehi-

start to tow.

of your vehicle. Never tow a trailer

during the first 960 km (600 miles) of

cle, and a hitch that is designed to bolt to

this bracket. We recommend that you use

WARNING

vehicle operation.

a genuine SUZUKI trailer hitch bracket and

Never splice trailer lights directly into

trailer hitch (available as options), or equiv-

your vehicle’s electrical system, or

CAUTION

alent.

electrical system damage may occur.

Because towing a trailer puts addi-

WARNING

tional stress on your vehicle, more

Brakes

frequent maintenance will be

Never use a bumper hitch or a hitch

required than under normal driving

which attaches to the axle of your

WARNING

conditions. Follow the schedule for

vehicle.

Maintenance Recommended Under

If trailer brakes are used, you should

Severe Driving Conditions or perform

follow all instructions provided by the

Safety Chains

more frequent maintenance as nec-

manufacturer. Never tap into the

Always attach safety chains between your

essary.

brake system of your vehicle.

vehicle and trailer. Cross safety chains

under the tongue of the trailer so that the

For Automatic transmission vehicles, shift

tongue will not drop to the road if the trailer

into “3” (Low 2) or “L” (Low 1) (if necessary)

becomes separated from the hitch. Follow

and frequently monitor the coolant temper-

the manufacturer’s recommendation for

ature gauge when towing up a steep hill. If

attaching safety chains. Always leave just

the gauge indicates overheating, park the

enough slack to permit full turning. Never

vehicle in a safe place and let the engine

allow safety chains to drag on the road.

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Tires

Gross Trailer Weight

Gross Combined Weight

WARNING

When towing a trailer, it is very

important for your vehicle and trailer

to have properly inflated tires. Your

vehicle’s tires should be inflated to

the recommended pressures listed

on your vehicle’s Tire Inflation Pres-

sure label. Inflate trailer tires accord-

ing to the specifications provided by

the trailer manufacturer.

Mirrors

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Check to see if your vehicle’s mirrors meet

federal, state and local requirements for

Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of the

Gross Combined Weight is the weight of

mirrors used on towing vehicles. If they do

trailer plus all cargo in it (measured with

the fully loaded vehicle (including all the

not, you must install required mirrors

the trailer disconnected from the towing

occupants, accessories and cargo) plus

before you tow.

vehicle). Gross trailer weight must never

the weight of the fully loaded trailer. Gross

exceed 1360 kg (3000 pounds).

combined weight must never exceed:

Vehicle/Trailer Weight Limits

• 2.4 L - 3460 kg (7628 pounds)

If you intend to tow a trailer having a gross

Before towing, you must make sure that

• 3.2 L - 3530 kg (7782 pounds)

trailer weight greater than 450 kg (1000

gross trailer weight, gross combined

pounds), the trailer must be equipped with

weight, trailer tongue weight, gross vehicle

trailer brakes.

weight and gross axle weight (front and

rear) are within specified limits as

described below. You can measure vehicle

and trailer weights using a vehicle scale

and can measure tongue weight using a

bathroom scale.

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Tongue Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

Gross Axle Weight

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Tongue Weight is the downward force

Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight of the

Gross Axle Weight (Front and Rear) is the

exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler,

fully loaded vehicle (including all the occu-

weight supported by an individual axle with

with the trailer fully loaded and the coupler

pants, accessories and cargo plus the

the vehicle fully loaded and the trailer con-

at its normal towing height. Cargo should

trailer tongue weight). The gross vehicle

nected. Gross axle weight for the front and

be distributed so that tongue weight is

weight must never exceed the Gross Vehi-

rear axles must never exceed the Gross

approximately 10% of gross trailer weight.

cle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the

Safety Certification Label.

NOTE:

You can usually get tongue weight to be

WARNING

about 10% of gross trailer weight by plac-

Improper distribution of cargo in your

ing about 60% of the total cargo weight in

trailer may result in poor vehicle han-

the front half of the trailer. You should mea-

dling and swaying of the trailer.

sure gross trailer weight and tongue weight

Always make sure that trailer tongue

before towing, however, to make sure that

weight is about 10% of gross trailer

your load is properly distributed.

weight. Failure to observe this

requirement may result in an acci-

dent.

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Additional Trailer Towing Warnings

WARNING

Never overload your trailer or your

(Continued)

vehicle. Gross Trailer Weight must

Connect trailer lights and hook up

•

Allow adequate stopping distance.

never exceed 1350 kg (3000 pounds).

safety chains every time you tow.

Stopping distance is increased

Gross Combined Weight must never

when you tow a trailer. For each 16

exceed 3400 kg (7500 pounds) for

km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at

2WD or 3450 kg (7600 pounds) for

WARNING

least one vehicle and trailer length

4WD.

between you and the vehicle ahead.

Your vehicle will handle differently

Gross vehicle weight must never

Follow at a greater distance if roads

when towing a trailer. For your safety

exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

are wet or slippery.

and the safety of others, you should

ing (GVWR) listed on the Safety Certi-

•

Slow down when making turns.

observe the following precautions:

fication Label. Gross axle weight for

Remember that a larger than nor-

• Practice turning, stopping and

the front and rear axles must not

mal turning radius is needed

backing up before you begin tow-

exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating

because the trailer wheels will be

ing in traffic. Do not tow in traffic

(GAWR) listed on the Safety Certifica-

closer than the vehicle wheels to

until you are confident that you can

tion Label.

the inside of the turn.

handle the vehicle and trailer

•

Avoid sudden acceleration and

safely.

stopping of the vehicle. Do not

• Never exceed posted towing speed

WARNING

make quick maneuvers unless they

limits or 72 km/h (45 mph), which-

are necessary.

Do not tow a trailer having a gross

ever is lower.

trailer weight greater than

450 kg

• Never drive at a speed that causes

•

Slow down in cross winds and be

prepared for wind blasts from large

(1000 pounds) unless the trailer is

shaking or swaying of the trailer. If

equipped with trailer brakes.

you notice even the slightest sign

passing vehicles.

•

Be careful when passing other

of shaking or swaying, slow down.

vehicles. Be sure to allow enough

• Always have someone guide you

room for your trailer before you

when backing.

change lanes, and signal well in

(Continued)

advance.

•

Slow down and shift into a lower

gear before you reach long or steep

downhill grades. It is hazardous to

attempt downshifting while you are

descending a hill.

(Continued)

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WARNING

(Continued)

•

Avoid “riding” the brakes. “Riding”

6) If you have a 4-wheel drive vehi-

the brakes could cause the brakes

cle, make sure the transfer switch

to overheat, resulting in reduced

is not in “N” (Neutral).

braking efficiency. Use engine

When starting out after parking:

braking as much as possible.

Push in the clutch (if equipped)

•

Because of the added trailer

and start the engine.

weight, your engine may overheat

Depress the brake pedal, shift into

on hot days when going up long or

gear, release the parking brake

steep hills. Pay attention to your

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and slowly pull away from the

engine temperature gauge. If it indi-

chocks.

cates overheating, pull off the road

Stop, apply the brakes firmly and

WARNING

and stop in a safe place. Refer to

hold the brakes while you have

the

“If the Engine Overheats” in

When parking your vehicle and con-

another person remove the

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section

nected trailer, always use the follow-

chocks.

for details on how to proceed.

ing procedure:

1) Apply the vehicle’s brakes firmly.

2) Have another person place wheel

chocks under the wheels of the

vehicle and the trailer while you

are holding the brakes.

3) Slowly release the brakes until the

wheel chocks absorb the load.

4) Fully engage the parking brake.

5) Manual transmission - turn off the

engine, then shift into reverse or

first gear.

Automatic transmission

- shift

into

“P” (Park) and turn off the

engine.

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