TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MA XIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission
Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L Automatic
12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic
12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF the
Ground
Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Flat Tow
NONE
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 65 mph (105 km/h)
maximum speed
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Front
Not Recommended NOT ALLOWED
Rear
Not Recommended Not Recommended
Dolly Tow ALL OK OK
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Manual Transmission
• Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is permitted within the
following limitations:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL
• There is no limitation on the distance to be traveled
• The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a vehicle trailer (with all four wheels
off the ground). Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle damage may occur.
CAUTION!
• Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe transmission damage. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
• Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT
ALLOWED.The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is
on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground.
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