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04 04.06 TRAILER TOWING TIPS
Because stopping distance may be in-
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- When towing a trailer, your vehicle will creased, vehic−ltoe−vehicle distanceversely affect handling of your vehicle handle differently than when not tow- should be increased when towing aand trailer, causing sway. Pay attention ing. The three main causes of ve−hicle trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofto the rear from time to time to pre- trailer accidents are driver error, exces-speed, allow at least one vehicle andpare yourself for being passed by large sive speed and improper trailer loading.trailer length between you and the ve-trucks or buses, which may cause your Keep these in mind when towing:hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asvehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
Before starting out, check operation ofyou may skid, resulting in jackknifinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheel the lights and all vehic−letrailer connec-and loss of control. This is especially and reduce speed immediately but tions. After driving a short distance, true on wet or slippery surfaces.gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-straight ahead. If you make no extreme stop and recheck the lights and con- tion. If your vehicle has a manualcorrection with the steering or brakes, nections. Before actually towing a trail-transmission, prevent excessive clutchthe vehicle and trailer will stabilize. er, practice turning, stopping and back-slippage by keeping engine rpm low
Be careful when passing other ve- ing with a trailer in an area away fromand not racing the engine. Always starthicles. Passing requires considerable traffic until you learn the feel.out in first gear. distance. After passing a vehicle, do
Backing with a trailer is difficult and not forget the length of your trailer and requires practice. Grip the bottom of
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.be sure you have plenty of room be- the steering wheel and move your handThe trailer could hit your vehicle in afore changing lanes. tight turn. Slow down before making a to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right toturn to avoid the necessity of sudden
In order to maintain engine braking effi- move the trailer to the right. (This pro-braking. ciency do not use fifth gear (manual cedure is generally opposite to that
Remember that when making a turn,transmission) or overdrive (automatic when backing without a trailer.) Also,the trailer wheels will be closer thantransmission). just turn the steering wheel a little atthe vehicle wheels to the inside of the a time, avoiding sharp or prolongedturn. Therefore, compensate for this by turning. Have someone guide you whenmaking a larger than normal turning backing to reduce the risk of an acci-radius with your vehicle. dent. 134 2005 ECHO HATCHBACK from Jul. ’04Prod. (OM52624U)

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