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Maintenance when towing a
trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-er.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, transmission
fluid, axle lubricant and cooling system
fluid. Brake condition is another impor-
tant item to frequently check. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these items before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably,
conduct the check at the start of each
day’s driving. Most importantly, all hitch
nuts and bolts should be tight.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle damage:
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur on
hot days or during uphill driv-ing.
If the coolant gauge indi-cates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in
a safe area to cool down the
engine.
• Do not switch off the engine whilst
the coolant gauge indi-cates over-
heating. (Keep the engine idle to
cool down the engine)
• If your vehicle is not equipped with
an air conditioner, you should
install a condenser fan to improve
engine performance when towing
a trailer.
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