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OPERATION
Towing Loads
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. When transporting heavy loads and/or when towing, always operate the vehicle in low
gear and have ADC activated (if equipped).
3. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing. See page 46.
Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
4. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity
chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 90.
5. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other
location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
6. Avoid towing loads on an incline. If it’s unavoidable, choose the smallest incline
available, operate with extreme caution, and drive straight up or down the incline.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing heavy cargo. Using
high gear for heavy loads, hilly terrain or in wet, muddy conditions will increase the chance
of drive belt burning. See the Drive Belt Wear/Burn section on page 93.
Towing the GENERAL
Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle on a trailer or flatbed
with all four wheels off the ground. See page 89.
If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle’s transmission in
neutral. Tow the shortest distance possible. Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
Total Towed Load
Weight (Level
Ground)
Total Hitch Vertical
Weight
Maximum Towing
Speed
1500 lbs.
(680 kg)
150 lbs.
(68 kg)
10 MPH
(16 km/h)
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