Number Of Persons / Weight Of Occupants Max Cargo No Trailer
Max Trailer TW, Max
Trailer
Max Cargo With Max
Trailer TW 360 lb
(163 kg)
7 people / 1,050 lb (476 kg)
455 lb (206 kg)
455 lb (206 kg) –
360 lb (163 kg) = 95 lb
(43 kg)
95 lb (43 kg)
•
Make sure loading does not exceed GAWR of front or rear axles.
•
GAWR is found on the certification label affixed to the driver’s side door jamb.
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your fascia/bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•
The tongue weight of the trailer.
•
The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•
The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle
page 294.
TOWING REQUIREMENTS
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are
recommended.
CAUTION!
•
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
•
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in “Scheduled Servic-
ing”
page 264. When towing a trailer, never exceed
the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Weight Distribution
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