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Trailer towing

When towing a trailer reduces the life of the vehicle and its efficiency, as increases the load on the components involved in transmitting the torque (from the engine to the tires). In this connection it is not allowed to tow a trailer on initial operation of the vehicle when the run of 800 km! For the first 800 km towing a trailer may not be driven at a speed exceeding 80 km / h!

Comply with regulatory requirements for the maximum permissible trailer load (see. Specifications of the Head Controls and operation receptions).

Before you begin, make sure the towing technical serviceability of both the trailer and the vehicle itself. Use only approved hitches, the installation of which should be entrusted to experienced specialists. Similar demands are made to connect the braking system and signal lighting trailer.

During towing try to choose the speed and other motion parameters based on the weight of the trailer.

Load the trailer so that the front portion thereof has 60% load and at the back - 40% load. Remember that the trailer increases the actual weight of the vehicle, and do not exceed the maximum permissible vehicle weight and maximum axle loads.