Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.

If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.

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Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desi ...

Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass headings, the outside temperature, and audio informati ...

Setup
To switch to system setup, you may say on of the following: • “Change to setup” • “Switch to system setup” • “Change to setup” • “Main menu setup” or • “Switch to setu ...