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Towing a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
WARNING:
Do not exceed
100 km/h (60 mph). This could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the maximum gross train weight stated on your vehicle identification plate. This could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death. See
Vehicle Identification Plate.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the maximum permissible trailer nose weight (vertical weight on the tow ball) as stated in the vehicle specification chart. This could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
The anti-lock braking system does not control the overrun brake on the trailer. This could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death. |
When towing a trailer:
- Obey country specific regulations for towing a trailer.
- Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph) even if a country allows higher speeds under certain conditions.
- Place loads as low as possible and central to the axle of your trailer. If you are towing with an unladen vehicle, place the load in your trailer toward the nose, within the maximum nose load, as this gives the best stability.
- The trailer nose weight (vertical weight on the tow ball), is essential for the driving stability of your vehicle and trailer.
- The vertical weight on the tow ball should be at least 4% of the trailer weight and not exceed the maximum permissible weight.
- Reduce speed immediately if the trailer shows any sign of swaying. See Trailer Sway Control.
- Use a low gear when descending a steep downhill gradient.
Note:
The maximum permissible trailer nose weight on the trailer identification plate is the trailer manufacturer’s testing value. The vehicle maximum permissible trailer nose weight may be lower.
The stability of your vehicle to trailer combination is very much dependent on the quality of the trailer.
Towing a trailer changes the vehicle handling characteristics and increases stopping distances. Adapt your speed and driving behavior to the load of the trailer.
The gross train weight stated on the vehicle identification plate applies for road gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to
1,000 m (3,280 ft) when towing a trailer. In mountainous regions, the engine performance decreases due to lower air density with increasing altitude. In high altitude regions above
1,000 m (3,280 ft), you must reduce the stipulated maximum permitted gross train weight by 10% for every extra
1,000 m (3,280 ft).
Note:
Not all vehicles are suitable or approved to have tow bars fitted. See an authorized dealer for further information.
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