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Maintenance When Towing a Trailer

In this manual: Maintenance When Towing a Trailer
Maintenance and Service — 0Driving the vehicle — 0Getting to know your vehicle — 0Vehicle security systems — 0Introduction — 0Vehicle exterior — 0Emergency Procedures — 0Infants and small children — 0Older children — 0Pregnant women — 0Injured persons — 0Airbag crash sensors — 0Airbag deployment conditions — 0Airbag non-deployment conditions — 0Battery saver function — 0Follow Me Home function (if equipped) — 0Headlamp welcome function (if equipped) — 0Light control — 0High beam operation — 0Front fog lights (if equipped) — 0Rear Fog Light — 0Headlight Beam Leveling Device (if equipped) — 0Battery saver function — 0Follow Me Home function (if equipped) — 0Headlamp welcome function (if equipped) — 0Light control — 0High beam operation — 0Front fog lights (if equipped) — 0Rear Fog Light — 0Headlight Beam Leveling Device (if equipped) — 0Replacing the Headlight, Parking Light, Turn Signal Light, or Front Fog Light Bulb — 0Headlight beam leveling for headlights and front fog lights — 0Turn signal light bulb replacement — 0Rear combination lamp bulb replacement — 0Additional brake light replacement (if equipped) — 0Interior lamp bulb replacement — 0
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If the vehicle is often used to tow a trailer, it will require maintenance at shorter intervals. Pay particular attention to the engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, axle lubricant and engine coolant. Brakes are another component that should be checked often. Each of these items is described in this manual, and you can quickly find them using the Index. If you plan to tow a trailer, it is a good idea to review the relevant sections of this manual before setting off.

Remember to maintain the trailer and the hitch as well. Inspect the trailer periodically, following the maintenance schedule supplied with it. It is best to inspect it every day before driving. Above all, make sure that all hitch nuts and bolts are tightened.

CAUTION
  • Because of the higher load when towing a trailer, overheating may occur on hot days or when driving uphill. If the coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioning and stop the vehicle in a safe place to let the engine temperature drop.
  • When towing a trailer, check the transmission fluid more often.
  • If the vehicle is not equipped with air conditioning, install a condenser fan to improve engine performance while towing a trailer.

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