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Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your
bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the weight on
the r
ear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer
• The
weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in
or o
n your vehicle
• The weight of the driver and all passengers
NOTE
:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to
t
he l
oad on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed
options or dealer-installed options must be considered as
part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire And
Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• P
roper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and
sati
sfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “Tires –
General Information” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
befo
re trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before
towin
g a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for proper inspection proce
-
dure.
• W
hen replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa-
tion
” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for proper tire
repla
cement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle's
GVWR and GAWR limits.
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