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Using A Weight-Carrying Trailer Hitch
(Recommended for loaded trailers weighing less than
3,009 lbs. or 1 362 kg.)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Level
Control (ELC) feature. When hooking up a trailer
using a weight-hstributing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
The trailer tongue should weigh 10 percent of the
total trailer load (maximum 300 lbs. or 136 kg) or as
specified by the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway.
should be equipped with trailer brakes.
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Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer
will weigh 3,000 lbs. (1 362 kg) or more.
Trailer Hitching Procedure Using A
Weight-Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch
(Recommended for loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs.
to 7,000 lbs. or 1 362 kg to 3 178 kg.)
Using a weight-distributing hitch without disabling the
Electronic Level Control (ELC) system may defeat the
purpose of the weight-distributing hitch. Also, your rear
tires may become overloaded. A weight-distributing
hitch should spread the load to all axles. If you use a
weight-distributing hitch, always disable the ELC by
following the proper steps.
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Place the vehicle on a level surface without the
trailer hitched. With the ignition off, and all doors
closed, allow the vehicle to level automatically.
Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by
pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse from the underhood
electrical center located on the passenger-side wheel
housing in the engine compartment. Remove the
cover to gain access.
Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue sh
weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight.
Level the vehicle with the load-leveling spring
bars (equalizers).
Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer.
Once you have completed towing your trailer, be sure to
reinstall the Electronic Level Control (ELC) fuse.
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