Mercury 2005 Monterey Owner's Manual page 203

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Vehicle towing capability/Trailer
hitch requirement
Model/ GCWR -
Engine lb. (kg)
Wagon, 7200
4.2L (3266)
Wagon,
4.2L with 8700
trailer tow (3946)
option
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer
to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue
load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of control
and personal injury.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch that does not exceed your vehicle's capability. See the
Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for
range details on a specific trailer load.
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Trailer
Hitch type
Weight range
required
- lb. (kg)
Class I 0-2000
Non-Equalizing (0-907)
Weight
Carrying
Class II 0–3500
Non-Equalizing (0-1588)
Weight
Carrying
Trailer
Tongue load
10 - 15% of TW
(200 lb. [91 kg]
maximum)
10 - 15% of TW
(350 lb. [159 kg]
maximum)