DRIVING TIPS 427
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.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and / or vehicle damage. s08al02
CAUTION
. 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 acceptable.
The total trailer weight( trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum total trailer weight in the following table.
2.4 L turbo models
Conditions
When towing a trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
Maximum total trailer weight
1,000 lbs( 453 kg)
3,500 lbs( 1,588 kg)
2.5 L non-turbo models Maximum total
Conditions trailer weight
When towing a trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
1,000 lbs( 453 kg)
2,700 lbs( 1,224 kg)
Maximum tongue weight
100 lbs( 45 kg)
350 lbs( 159 kg)
Maximum tongue weight
100 lbs( 45 kg)
270 lbs( 122 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight( GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating( GVWR) s08al0202
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Total trailer weight s08al0201
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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.
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