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2-5. Driving information

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (

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P. 626)

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-

tion.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not

drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-

ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local

regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-

poses.

No matter which class of tow hitch applies,

for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball

setup must be the proper height for the cou-

pler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball