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cannot be easily removed or
repositioned.
Towing devices must be
removed or repositioned when
not in use.
Connecting trailer lights (if
equipped)
Use the wire harness stored in the
rear end.
Please consult your dealer when
installing trailer lights, as incorrect
installation may cause damage to
the vehicle's lights. Please take
care to comply with your state's
laws when installing trailer lights.
NOTICE
Do not directly splice trailer
lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may
damage your vehicle's electrical sys-
tem and cause a malfunction.
Important points regarding
trailer loads
Total trailer weight and per-
missible drawbar load
A
Total trailer weight
4-1. Before driving
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum
towing capacity. Exceeding this weight
is dangerous. (P.744)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
trol device).
When the total trailer weight is over
2000 kg (4409 lb.), a friction stabilizer
(sway control device) is required.
B
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity.
Do not let the drawbar load exceed the
indicated weight. (P.744)
Information tag (manufac-
turer's label) (if equipped)
A
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, pas-
sengers, towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not exceed
the gross vehicle mass by more than
100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
B
Maximum permissible rear axle
capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle
should not exceed the maximum per-
missible axle capacity by 15% or more.
Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
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