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Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight. You can measure tongue
weight with a bathroom scale. Put the
tongue of the loaded trailer on the
scale with the tongue at hitch height.
Adjust the load in the trailer, if you are
carrying cargo and towing a trailer,
include the tongue weight in the
maximum vehicle load limit.
●
Load cargo in the cargo bed as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and tie it down using the
cargo hooks equipped on the cargo
● Tie down cargo securely in the trailer.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
A shifting load can cause an accident.
● Make sure the load does not interfere
with controls or your ability to see where
● Drive more slowly than you would
without a load. The more weight you
carry, the slower you should go.
Although conditions vary, it is good
practice not to exceed low range
whenever you are carrying heavier
loads or when towing a trailer.
●
Allow more braking distance.
A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop.
● Avoid making sharp turns at high
● Avoid hills and rough terrain. Added
weight affects the stability and handling
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