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Towing a Trailer
To achieve a proper tongue
start by loading
60
% of the load
toward the front of the trailer
40
% toward the rear, then
the load as needed.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
4-cylinder models:
(LX)
4,080 lbs (1,850 kg)
(EX, SE, and EX-L)
4,125 lbs (1,870 kg)
V6 models:
4,300 lbs (1,950 kg)
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load,
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR):
and
The maximum allowable weight
re-adjust
on the vehicle axles is:
4-cylinder models:
(LX)
2,195 lbs (995 kg)
of
on the front axle
1,960 lbs (890 kg)
on the rear axle
(EX, SE, and EX-L)
2,225 lbs (1,010 kg)
on the front axle
1,985 lbs (900 kg)
on the rear axle
V6 models:
2,360 lbs (1,070 kg)
on the front axle
2,005 lbs (910 kg)
on the rear axle
Checking Loads
The best way to confirm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale. To locate the public scales in
your area, consult your local yellow
pages or ask your dealer for
assistance.
To estimate total trailer weight, add
the weight of your trailer (as quoted
by the manufacturer) with
everything in or on the trailer. Then
check the information on page
make sure you do not exceed the
limit for your conditions.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the
tongue load the first time you set
up a towing combination (a fully-
loaded vehicle and trailer), then
recheck the tongue load whenever
the conditions change.
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