Trailer towing equipment
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Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and that it meets your country's regulations. Genesis Branded Vehicle recommends that you have all trailer hitch equipment installed at an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products with factory-recommended accessory parts that are specifically designed for your vehicle.
Here are some rules to follow about hitches:
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Do you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them, carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and water.
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The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
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Any part of the rear license plate or lighting devices of the vehicle must not be obscured by the mechanical coupling device.
If the rear number plate and/or lighting devices can be obscured partially by any part of the mechanical coupling device, mechanical coupling devices that cannot be easily removed or repositioned without use of any tools, except an easily operated (an effort not exceeding 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft)) release key that is supplied by the manufacturer of the coupling device, are not permitted for use.
Note that the mechanical coupling device that is fitted and not used must always be removed or repositioned if the rear number plate and/or rear lighting devices are obscured by any part of the mechanical coupling device.
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Genesis Branded Vehicle trailer hitches are available from an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation when attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your trailer. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to your country's regulations and that it is properly installed and operating correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the maximum trailer weight without trailer brakes loaded, then it needs its own braking system. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you can install, adjust, and maintain them properly. Do not modify your vehicle's brake system.
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes unless you are absolutely sure that you have properly set up the braking system. This is not a task for amateurs. Use an experienced, competent trailer shop for this work.