Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you frequently pull a trailer. Be sure to check gear fluid, axle lubricant, cooling system fluid and brake condition. Each item is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, review these sections before you start your trip.
Maintain your trailer and hitch. Follow the maintenance schedule that accompanied your trailer and check it periodically. Conduct the check at the start of each day's driving. All hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.
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Due to higher load during trailer usage, overheating might occur on hot days or during uphill driving. If the coolant gauge indicates overheating, switch off the A/C and stop the vehicle in a safe area to cool down the motor.
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When towing, check the gear fluid more frequently.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with an air conditioner, you should install a condenser fan to improve motor performance when towing a trailer.