124 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard
Ú page 243. The
addition of passengers and cargo may require reducing
trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW).
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER COVER
R
EMOVAL — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer hitch receiver
cover, this must be removed to access the trailer hitch
receiver (if equipped). This cover is located at the bottom
center of the rear fascia/bumper.
1. Turn the two locking retainers located at the bottom
of the hitch receiver cover a quarter turn counter-
clockwise and pull bottom of the hitch receiver cover
outward (towards you).
Hitch Receiver Cover
2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you)
then downwards to disengage the tabs located at the
top of the hitch receiver cover to remove.
Hitch Receiver Cover
To reinstall the cover after towing, repeat the procedure in
reverse order.
NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover in the
bumper fascia prior to installation.
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover
2 — Locking Retainers
WARNING!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front
of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow
hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or
heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severely side to side which will cause loss of control of
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
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