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You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trail-
er on the scale with the tongue at hitch height.
Adjust the load in the trailer, if necessary, to
reduce the weight on hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.
Operating when loaded with cargo or tow-
ing a trailer
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 to keep the vehicle in low gear
whenever you are carrying heavier loads or
when towing a trailer.
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Carrying loads or towing a trailer can in-
crease the risk of loss of control, an over-
turn, or other accident. To reduce the risk
of an accident:
Reduce speed, operate in low gear only,
and allow more room to stop. A heavier
vehicle takes longer to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose
terrain carefully. Use extreme caution
when towing or carrying a load on in-
clines.
Turn gradually and go slowly.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Cargo bed:
136.0 kg (300 lb)
Pulling load (gross trailer weight):
6664 N (680 kgf, 1500 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical load on hitch):
490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
Vehicle maximum load (all occupants, ac-
cessories, cargo, and tongue weight):
327.0 kg (721 lb)
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