Towing & load carrying
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• When calculating the laden weight of the
trailer, remember to include the weight of
the trailer PLUS the load.
• Where the load can be divided between
trailer and tow vehicle, loading more
weight into the vehicle than the trailer will
generally improve the stability of the
combination.
NOTE: It is the driver’s responsibility to
ensure that all regulations with regard to
towing, are complied with according to the
state in which the vehicle is being operated.
All relevant information should be obtained
from an appropriate motoring organisation.
TONGUE WEIGHT
The recommended maximum trailer tongue
weight is 550 lb (250 kg).
WARNING
The tongue weight plus the combined weight
of the vehicle’s load carrying area and rear
seat passengers, must NOT EXCEED the
maximum rear axle load, or the gross
vehicle weight (as shown in ’General data’).
VEHICLE WEIGHTS
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross
vehicle weight), consideration must be taken
of the unladen vehicle weight and the
distribution of the load, to ensure that axle
loadings do not exceed the permitted
maximum values.
It is your responsibility to limit the vehicle
load, in such a way that neither the maximum
axle loads, nor the gross vehicle weight, are
exceeded (see ’General data’ ).
If very heavy trailer loads are towed
(particularly at high altitude or in hot
climates), the ’GEARBOX OVERHEAT’ warning
may appear in the message centre.
This warning indicates that the gearbox oil is
too hot, in which case you should reduce road
speed, manually select a lower gear, or
transfer to the LOW range of gears. If the
message persists, stop the vehicle and allow
the gearbox to cool. If the message resumes
after cooling, seek qualified assistance before
continuing.
NOTE: When towing at altitudes above 1,000
feet (300 metres), engine performance can be
adversly affected causing overheating.
WARNING
DO NOT carry unsecured equipment, tools or
luggage, which could move and cause
personal injury in the event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre, either on or off
road.
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