General Towing Safety

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe load limits, use approved equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Always check load limits before towing. Towing loads in excess of the maximum towing weight can seriously affect vehicle handling and performance, this could damage your vehicle and drive-train. When adding a towing device to the vehicle When towing, all rear vehicle lights must remain visible to road users behind the vehicle and must not be obscured / partially obscured. If vehicle light sources are obscured by objects connected to the tow bar or towed object, a secondary lighting source shall be used such as a lighting board. When not towing, the fitted towing device must not obscure any lighting source. If the towing device obscures or partially obscures a lighting source such as the fog lamp it must be removed or retracted when not towing. Tow bars Only genuine approved towbars should be fitted to your vehicle. Only use the attachment method specified by the vehicle manufacturer for securing the towing hitch. Contact an Authorized Repairer for more information. Safety chains Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure to avoid the trailer becoming unintentionally unhitched. Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to departure. Gradients Where possible, when towing, you should plan your journey to avoid steep gradients. The advised brake towing mass stated assumes a maximum gradient capability of 12% . Where possible it is recommended you drive on gradients less than 12% . Follow the trailer associations recommendations for suitable roads. Running in period Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicles first 621 miles (1000 km).