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Towing a Trailer
WARNING:
Do not exceed
100 km/h. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the maximum gross combination mass stated on the vehicle identification plate. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Make sure that the vertical load on the tow ball is between the minimum and maximum recommended weight at all times. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not tow a trailer fitted with electric trailer brakes unless your vehicle is fitted with a compatible aftermarket electronic trailer brake controller. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the maximum front and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
WARNING:
The anti-lock brake system does not control the trailer brakes. |
Note:
Vehicles with the electronic stability program have trailer stability control included.
When towing a trailer:- Obey country specific regulations for towing a trailer.
- Do not exceed 100 km/h even if a country allows higher speeds under certain conditions.
- Place loads as low as possible and central to the axle of your trailer. For best stability of the trailer in an unladen vehicle, place the load in the trailer towards the nose within the maximum nose load as this gives the best stability. See Recommended Towing Weights.
- Reduce the stipulated maximum permitted gross combination mass by 10% for every additional 1,000 m in high altitude regions above 1,000 m.
- Use a low gear when descending a steep downhill slope.
- Do not use four-wheel drive while towing for extended periods of time on dry surface. See Using Four-Wheel Drive.
The stability of your vehicle to trailer combination is very much dependent on the quality of the trailer.