RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.
Note: Be sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area. Do
not exceed 20 feet
2
(1.86 meters
2
).
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting
at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation
point.
Note: Certain states require electric
trailer brakes for trailers over a
specified weight. Be sure to check
state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer weights
listed may be limited to this specified
weight, as the vehicle’s electrical
system may not include the wiring
connector needed to activate electric
trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer
provided the maximum trailer weight
is less than or equal to the maximum
trailer weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Maximum trailer weight
*
Powertrain
1000 lb (454 kg)2.0L GTDI
1000 lb (454 kg)3.7L TiVCT
*
Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
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Towing