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STARTING AND DRIVING
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• If you cannot see the traffic behind the vehicle in the
standard rearview mirrors, it will be necessary to use
additional rearview mirrors. Both exterior mirrors
must be mounted on hinged arms and adjusted to
allow a safe view to the rear at all times.
• Backing up with a trailer is challenging and requires
practice. Grasp the bottom of the steering wheel
and turn your hand to the left to turn the trailer to the left.
Turn your hand to the right to turn the trailer
to the right. (This action is exactly the opposite
when reversing without a trailer). Turn the
steering wheel only slightly to avoid sharp or
long turns. In the case of reversing, to reduce
the risk of an accident, let another person
guide you.
TRAILER TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
When towing a trailer, the vehicle will be
handled differently than when driving without
towing. The top three causes of trailer towing
accidents are driver error, excessive speed,
and improper trailer loading. Keep the
following in mind when dragging:
• Remember that when turning, the wheels of the trailer
will be closer to the center of the turn than the wheels
of the vehicle. Compensate for this with a larger
turning radius of your vehicle.
• Crosswinds and uneven roads adversely affect vehicle
handling and cause it to lean. Pay attention to the
traffic behind your vehicle from time to time to prepare
for passing large trucks or buses that may sway your
vehicle and trailer. If rocking occurs, grip the steering
wheel firmly and begin to reduce speed immediately,
but gradually. Never increase speed. If you need to
slow down, brake slowly. Go straight. If you do not
maneuver the steering wheel or brakes excessively,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
• Before leaving, check the function of the lights of the
entire vehicle set and all connections. After driving a
short distance, stop and check the lights and
connections again. Before driving, practice turning,
stopping and reversing in a safe place. You have to
get used to the changes.
• As the braking distance increases, the distance between
the vehicles must also be increased when towing a
trailer. For every 10 km/h, increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front by
approximately one trailer length. Avoid sudden
braking as you may skid and lose control of the
vehicle. The probability of skidding increases
especially on wet or slippery roads.
• Be careful when overtaking other vehicles. A long
distance is needed to overtake. When backing into
your lane, be aware of the length of your trailer and
make sure you have enough space when changing
lanes.
• Avoid jerky starts and sharp acceleration. If your vehicle
• To maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use fifth
has a manual transmission, prevent clutch slippage
gear (5-speed manual transmission), sixth gear (6-
speed manual transmission) or overdrive (multi-mode
automatic transmission).
by keeping the engine at low rpm and do not rev the
engine. Always start in first gear.
• Avoid jerky driving and sharp turns. A sharp turn could
cause the trailer to hit your vehicle. Slow down before
turning to avoid sudden braking.
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