Note:
Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a
specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this
specified weight, as your vehicle’s electrical system may not include the
wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Powertrain and
trailer class
Maximum GCWR
Maximum trailer
weight
3.7L TiVCT front-wheel
drive, Class I
6900 lb (3131 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
3.5L GTDI all-wheel
drive, Class I
7200 lb (3267 kg)
2000 lb (907 kg)
3.5L GTDI all-wheel
drive, Class III
9750 lb (4424 kg)
4500 lb (2042 kg)
*
*
For towing trailers up to 4500 pounds (2042 kilograms), use a
weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer
tongue loads through your vehicle’s underbody structure.
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
•
Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
•
See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment specifications.
•
Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your
scheduled maintenance information.
•
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions the rental agency
gives you.
For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety
Compliance label and for instructions on calculating your vehicle’s load,
refer to
Load limit
in the
Load Carrying
chapter.
Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your
vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight.
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Towing
2015 MKT
(mkt)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014
USA
(fus)
