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Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
1,000 miles (1,600 km).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Stay within your vehicle's load limits.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
Special Operating Conditions in your scheduled maintenance guide.
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. For load specification terms found on the label and
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading
in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded
vehicle when figuring the total weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
Maximum
GCWR - lb
2.5L
5060 (2295)
3.0L
7140 (3239)
Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft.
(300 m) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions on
calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The
combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
Your vehicle is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. This vehicle's electrical system is not equipped
to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
2010 Mariner (mrn)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x2
Trailer Weight
Range - lb (kg)
(kg)
1500 (680)
3500 (1588)
Maximum
frontal area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m
)
24 (2.2)
30 (2.8)
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