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.
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