Vehicle Loading; Trailer Towing; Towing Capacity; Recommended General Towing Capacity (Trailer, Cargo & Tow Bar) - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

Vehicle Loading: 11

Trailer Towing: 5, 11

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
Vehicle Loading
Your vehicle was designed for specific
weight capacities. The weight capacities of
your vehicle are indicated by the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Permissible maximum Axle Weight (PAW,
front and rear). The GVWR and PAW (front
and rear) are listed in the "SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section.
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including
all the occupants, accessories and cargo
plus the trailer nose weight if towing a
trailer).
PAW – (Front and Rear) Maximum permis-
sible weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and
actual loads at the front and rear axles can
only be determined by weighing the vehi-
cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR
and PAW (front and rear). If the gross vehi-
cle weight or the load on either axle
exceeds these ratings, you must remove
enough weight to bring the load down to
the rated capacity.
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WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. The
gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle, all the occu-
pants, accessories, cargo plus trailer
nose weight if towing a trailer) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). In addition,
never distribute a load so that the
weight on either the front or rear axle
exceeds the Permissible maximum
Axle Weight (PAW).
WARNING
Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to
your vehicle, always secure cargo to
prevent it from shifting if the vehicle
moves suddenly. Place heavier
objects on the floor and as far for-
ward in the cargo area as possible.
Never pile cargo higher than the top
of the seat backs.
Trailer Towing
Although towing a trailer can adversely
affect handling, durability, and fuel econ-
omy, your SUZUKI can be used to tow a
trailer which does not exceed the towing
capacity specified below:

Towing capacity

If there is not any local regulation about the
towing capacity (for example, registered or
statutory towing capacity), the recom-
mended general towing capacities are;
Recommended general towing capac-
ity (trailer, cargo & tow bar)
Braked trailer: 450 kg (1000 lbs)
Unbraked trailer: 350 kg (770 lbs)
If there is a regulation which specifies max-
imum trailer weights greater than the
capacities shown above; vehicles sold in
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