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Trailer towing
Conditions
Maximum total trailer weight When towing a trailer without brakes . 1,000 lbs ( 453 kg )
Models with air-cooled continuously variable transmission fluid cooler * 1 : 5,000 lbs ( 2,268 kg )
When towing a trailer with brakes .
Models without air-cooled continuously variable transmission fluid cooler * 2 : 2,000 lbs ( 907 kg )
! Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR )
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* 1 : Continuously variable transmission type TR690SXXXX ( To check the model number label for the continuously variable transmission type , refer to “ Vehicle identification ” FP531 .)
* 2 : Continuously variable transmission type TR690GXXXX ( To check the model number label for the continuously variable transmission type , refer to “ Vehicle identification ” FP531 .)
Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR ).
Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle , driver , passengers , luggage , trailer hitch , trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle . Therefore , the GVW changes depending on the situation . Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale .