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Driving tips
(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under
severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.)
Under no circumstances should a trailer
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving.
ble.
! Total trailer weight
. Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
. Before towing a trailer, check the
trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs
and tongue load. Make sure the
load and its distribution in your
vehicle and trailer are accepta-
Maximum
total trailer
weight
MT models When towing a
trailer without
brakes.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
AT models When towing a
trailer without
brakes.
2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a
trailer with brakes.
WARNING
CAUTION
Conditions
When towing a
trailer with brakes.
& Maximum load limits
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits
could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
Model
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum weight shown in the following
table.
2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)
When towing a
trailer on a long
uphill grade continuously for over
5 miles (8 km) with
an outside temperature of 1048F
(408C) or above.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)