Other information:
Driving with a trailer
places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum
towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not
tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilomet..
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may recommend
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are not to be
considered mandatory. Indeed, the configuration
of the road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factor..