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Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

• If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the “L” gear

position. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat

and become less effective.

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

• After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

• To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot

weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow

your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a recreational vehicle or

moving truck).

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the

Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not

damaged due to insufficient lubrication.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles:

Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels

on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow

your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling

trailer.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles:

Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground

as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow

your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer.

2007 Five Hundred (500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

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