Important points regarding trailer loads
■ Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
A
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum towing
capacity. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
When towing a trailer, use a friction coupler
or friction stabilizer (sway control device).
B
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar
load is greater than 25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of
the towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar
load exceed the indicated weight
■ Information tag (manufacturer's label)
A
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passen-
gers, luggage, towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg
(220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.
B
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should
not exceed the maximum permissible axle
capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived
from testing conducted at sea level. Take
note that hybrid system output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.
WARNING
If the gross vehicle mass or maximum allowable axle capacity is exceeded, observe the
following:
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