Suzuki Jimny 2022 Manual page 375

WARNING
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• Never overload cargo on your
trailer and your vehicle. Gross
trailer weight must never exceed
towing capacity. Gross vehicle
weight (sum of the weights of the
vehicle, all the occupants, accesso-
ries including tow bars and a trailer
hitch, cargo and trailer nose
weight) must never exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) listed in "SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section, except
described in NOTE below.
• It is dangerous and may be illegal
to transport people in a trailer.
Additional trailer towing warnings
WARNING
Connect trailer lights and hook up
safety chains every time you tow.
NOTICE
• Because towing a trailer puts addi-
tional stress on your vehicle, more
frequent maintenance
required than under normal driving
conditions. Follow the schedule in
as
"Maintenance recommended under
severe driving conditions".
• The additional load will affect fuel
consumption, durability and perfor-
mance of the vehicle as well.
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
WARNING
Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when towing a trailer.
For the safety of yourself and others,
observe the following precautions:
• Practice turning, stopping, and
reversing before you begin towing
a trailer in traffic. Do not tow a
trailer in traffic until you are confi-
dent that you can handle the vehi-
cle and trailer safely.
will be
• Never exceed local towing speed
limits or 80 km/h (50 mph), which-
ever is lower.
• Never drive at a speed that causes
shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign
of shaking or swaying, slow down.
• When roads are wet, slippery or
rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry or smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road
conditions are bad can result in
loss of control.
• Always have someone guide you
when reversing.
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