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STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine/Transmission
* For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local
laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety Informa-
tion" in "Starting and Operating" for further information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of
the weight in the front of the trailer. This
places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels
or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer
to sway severely side-to-side, which will
cause loss of control of the vehicle and
trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
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GCWR (Gross Com-
Frontal Area
bined Wt. Rating)
Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue
weight stamped on your bumper or trailer
hitch.
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Max. GTW (Gross
Max. Tongue Wt.
Trailer Wt.)
Consider the following items when com-
puting the weight on the rear axle of the
vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo/
luggage or equipment put in or on your
vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passen-
gers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put
into or on the trailer adds to the load on