Trailer Towing - GMC Hummer H3 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is
the maximum permissible loaded
weight of the vehicle. It includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occu-
pants, fuel and cargo, as well as
the weight of the trailer tongue if
you are pulling a trailer.
Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings
Manual 2722 kg
Transmission (6,000 lbs)
Automatic 2722 kg
Transmission (6,000 lbs)
Using heavier suspension compo-
nents for extra durability might
not change your weight rating.
Ask your dealer to help you load
your vehicle the right way.
Maximum Front and Rear Axle
Weights
This is the maximum weight that
the front axle can carry (the front
Gross Axle Weight Rating) and the
maximum weight that the rear
axle can carry (the rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating).
Axle Weight Ratings
Front Axle 1383 kg
(3,000 lbs)
Rear Axle 1542 kg
(3,400 lbs)
The weight of the cargo load must
be properly distributed over both
the front and rear axles.
If you are unsure of your vehicle's
front, rear or total weight, weigh
the vehicle at a weigh station. Your
dealer can assist you with this.
Section 3

■ TRAILER TOWING

CAUTION
If you don't use the correct
equipment and drive properly,
you could lose control when
you pull a trailer behind your
vehicle. You could have a seri-
ous accident.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work
well, or they may not even work
at all.
You and your passengers could
be seriously injured.
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