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DRIVING TIPS D Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than normal turning radius with your vehicle. D Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention to the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying happens, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually. Never increase speed. If it is necessary to reduce speed, brake slowly. Steer straight ahead. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer will stabilize. D Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes. D In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive. Transmission must be "4" position. D Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 30_C [85_F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 363. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the transmission in "P". Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following: 1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied. 2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. Shift into "P" and turn off the engine. 355

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Foreword	2
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	8
Quick Reference	15
Keys and Doors	21
Switches	37
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	53
Interior Equipment	75
Exterior Equipment	96
Comfort Adjustment	108
Theft Deterrent	188
Air Conditioning	192
Audio	208
Starting and Driving	310
Driving Tips	352
In Case of An Emergency	372
Maintenance	408
Introduction	416
Engine	424
Chassis	440
Electrical Components	456
Body	472
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	482
Foreword	484
Foreword	485
Introduction	486
How To Use This Manual	488
Pictorial Index	491
Quick Reference	498
Keys and Doors	504
Switches	520
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	536
Interior Equipment	558
Exterior Equipment	579
Comfort Adjustment	591
Theft Deterrent	671
Air Conditioning	675
Audio	691
Starting and Driving	793
Driving Tips	835
In Case of An Emergency	855
Maintenance	891
Introduction	899
Engine	907
Chassis	923
Electrical Components	939
Body	955

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DRIVING TIPS

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Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will

be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.

Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than

normal turning radius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling

of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway.

Pay attention to

the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being

passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your

vehicle and trailer to sway.

If swaying happens, firmly grip

the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but

gradually.

Never increase speed.

If it is necessary to

reduce speed, brake slowly.

Steer straight ahead.

If you

make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes,

your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

Be careful when passing other vehicles.

Passing requires

considerable distance.

After passing a vehicle, do not forget

the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room

before changing lanes.

In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical

charging performance, do not use overdrive.

Transmission

must be °4± position.

Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle²s

engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over

C [85

F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a

trailer.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates

overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in

use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.

See °If your vehicle overheats± on page 363.

Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer

wheels when parking.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Put

the transmission in °P±.

Avoid parking on a slope with a

trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing

the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle

and trailer wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes

slowly until the blocks absorb the load.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Shift into °P± and turn off the engine.