Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system.

    See also:

    Warning lights
    For additional information on warnings and indicators, see Vehicle information display later in this section. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is pla ...

    Stopping the vehicle
    1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the manual transmission into R ...

    Moving to a steep downhill
    Moving to a steep downhill When moving the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown further than the actual distance. For example, the display ...