Towing a Trailer

Except South African models

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.

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For New Owners
Safe Driving
- Message
  - NOTICE
  - Few Words About Safety
- For Safe Driving
- Seat Belts
- Airbags*
- Child Safety
- Exhaust Gas Hazard
  - Carbon Monoxide Gas
- Safety Labels
  - Label Locations
Instrument Panel
- Indicators
- Gauges and Displays
Controls
- Clock
  - Adjusting the Clock
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors
- Opening and Closing the Tailgate
- Security System
- Opening and Closing the Windows
  - Opening/Closing the Power Windows
- Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
- Adjusting the Mirrors
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
  - Power Door Mirrors*
- Adjusting the Seats
- Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
  - Interior Lights
  - Interior Convenience Items
- Heating and Cooling System*
  - Using Vents, Heating* and A/C
- Climate Control System*
  - Using Automatic Climate Control
  - Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Features
- Audio System*
- Audio System Basic Operation(Models with monochrome audio system)
- Audio System Basic Operation(Models with colour audio system)
- Audio System Basic Operation(Models with display audio system)
- Audio Error Messages
  - CD Player*
  - iPod/USB Flash Drive
- General Information on the Audio System
  - Recommended CDs
  - Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
- Customized Features*
  - Customized Features*
  - Defaulting All the Settings
- Hands-Free Telephone System*(Models with monochrome audio system)
- Hands-Free Telephone System*(Models with colour audio system)
- Hands-Free Telephone System*(Models with display audio system)
Driving
- Before Driving
  - Driving Preparation
  - Load Limit
- Towing a Trailer
- When Driving
- Braking
- Parking Your Vehicle
  - When Stopped
  - Backup Sensor System*
- Multi-View Rear Camera*
  - About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
- Refueling
- Fuel Economy and CO₂ Emissions
  - Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO₂ Emissions
- Accessories and Modifications
  - Accessories
  - Modifications
Maintenance
- Before Performing Maintenance
- Maintenance Schedule
  - Maintenance Schedule
  - Maintenance Record (On Vehicles without Service Book)
- Maintenance Under the Bonnet
- Replacing Light Bulbs
- Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
- Checking and Maintaining Tyres
- Battery
  - Checking the Battery
  - Charging the Battery
- Remote Transmitter Care
  - Replacing the Button Battery
- Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance
  - Dust and Pollen Filter
- Cleaning
  - Interior Care
  - Exterior Care
Handling the unexpected
Specifications
- Specifications