230 5-1. Before driving
• AWD models: If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb.( 907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
Weight limits
• The gross trailer weight must never exceed the following:
� FWD models 1500 lb.( 750 kg)
� AWD models 3500 lb.( 1500 kg)
• The gross combination weight must never exceed the following:
� FWD models 6480 lb.( 2940 kg)
� AWD models 8575 lb.( 3890 kg)
• The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the Certification Label.( �P. 644)
• The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certification Label.( �P. 644)
• If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are required.
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits.
n GCWR *
� FWD models 6480 lb.( 2940 kg)
� AWD models
8575 lb.( 3890 kg) n TWR *
� FWD models 1500 lb.( 750 kg)
� AWD models 3500 lb.( 1500 kg) n Unbraked TWR * 1500 lb.( 750 kg) *: This models meet the tow-vehicle
trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
Trailer Tongue Weight
• A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.