Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in
transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic
transmission operation in the Driving chapter.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate
stops and brake gradually.
See also:
Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/side marker lamp and backup bulbs are located in the
tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace the bulbs.
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Hazard flasher control
The hazard flasher is located
between the center air registers
above the radio. The hazard flashers
will operate whether the ignition is
off or on.
• Press the flasher control and all
fro ...