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Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes WARNING The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not running. You ...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight. The actual load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle weight rating. The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identificat ...

Coupling up a trailer
Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions (width and length). Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces require by law: safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The ch ...