For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with a certified tow hook and an adequate electric system. Installation should be carried out by specialised personnel who release a special document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are harder to climb, the braking spaces increase and overtaking takes longer depending on the overall weight.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook reduces by the same amount the actual vehicle loading capacity. To make sure the maximum towable weight is not exceeded (given in the log book) account should be taken of the fully laden trailer, including accessories and personal belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the country you are driving in. In any case do not exceed 100 km/h.
The ABS system with
which the car may be fitted does not control the trailer braking system. Great care should therefore be taken when driving on slippery road surfaces. |
Under no circumstances
should the vehicle brake system be altered to control the trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic system. |
Honda Fit. Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related
indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
.
■Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph (U. ...
Citroen C3. Monitoring
Instrument panel
A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge
bars for the fuel remaining should
light up.
B. With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should
switch off.
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Peugeot 208. Direction indicators
Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more tha ...