Owner's Manual Instruction Manual

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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.
■ Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in
or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affec
t vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occu
pants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Each occupant has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cargo area
Any additional weight, cargo or accessories reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.
■
Towing Load Limits
1Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on cargo
distribution.
Refer to the trailer owner's manual for additional
information.
Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600
miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information
2 Vehicle Specifications P. 464
3 WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load
Number of
occupants
4WD models
2WD models with
ATF cooler
2WD models
without ATF cooler
2 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) 2,000 lbs (905 kg)
3 4,300 lbs (1,950 kg) 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
Towing not
recommended
4 4,100 lbs (1,860 kg) 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg)
5 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
6 3,800 lbs (1,724 kg) 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)
7 2,000 lbs (905 kg) 2,000 lbs (905 kg)
8
Towing not
recommended
Towing not
recommended