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STARTING AND OPERATING
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total
weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle
fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants
or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb
weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle
on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo
are added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front
and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be
determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready
for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a
commercial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not
been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of
the vehicle should then be determined separately to
be sure that the load is properly distributed over the
front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show
that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has
been exceeded but the total load is within the specified
GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear
or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight
limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low
and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse
effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and
the way the brakes operate.
WARNING!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to
lose control. Overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
T
T
V
B
OWING
HIS
EHICLE
EHIND
V
EHICLE
Towing Condi-
Wheels OFF the
tion
Ground
Flat Tow
NONE
Front
Dolly Tow
Rear
On Trailer
ALL
NOTE:
●
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
●
This vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle
trailer with the front wheels OFF the ground.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
DRIVING TIPS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
REDUCTION
Below are some useful tips that allow you to achieve
a reduction in energy consumption of the high-voltage
A
battery and a consequent increase in range.
NOTHER
Vehicle Maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried out in
Single-Speed
accordance with the "Service Schedule" (see the
Transmission
"Servicing and Maintenance" chapter).
NOT ALLOWED
OK
Tires
NOT ALLOWED
Check the tire pressures at least once every four
OK
weeks: if the pressure is too low, electrical energy
consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
CAUTION!
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