Suzuki Jimny, Manual

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BEFORE DRIVING
78RB1-01E
Maximum towing capacity
(gross trailer weight; trailer with inte-
grated drawbar, and cargo)
Braked trailer: 1300 kg (2866 lbs)
Unbraked trailer: 350 kg (772 lbs)
To load your vehicle and trailer properly,
you must know how to measure gross
trailer weight and trailer nose weight.
78RB02083
(1) Gross trailer weight
Gross trailer weight is the weight of the
trailer with integrated drawbar plus all
the cargo in it. You can measure gross
trailer weight by putting the fully loaded
trailer on a vehicle scale.
(2) Permissible nose weight
Nose weight is the downward force
applied on the towing hitch ball by the
trailer coupler, with the trailer fully
loaded and the coupler at its normal
towing height. This weight can also be
measured using a bathroom scale.
The maximum towing capacity listed
above(1300kg) is only applicable up to
1000m above sea level. In high altitude
regions above 1000m, combined weight of
the maximum towing capacity (gross trailer
weight) and permissible gross vehicle
weight (GVWR) must be reduced by 10%
for every extra 1000m.
(1) (2)
WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the dual
sensor brake support, if your vehicle
is used to tow a trailer, press the dual
sensor brake support OFF switch to
turn off the dual sensor brake sup-
port. If not, accidents related to the
system being turned on may occur.
CAUTION
When towing by your vehicle
equipped with automatic transmis-
sion on a long steep uphill, try to take
some rest on the way at a safe place
to prevent overheat or damage of the
engine or transmission.
NOTICE
Trailer towing puts additional stress
on the engine, transmission and
brakes of your vehicle. Never tow a
trailer during the first 1000 km (600
miles) of vehicle operation.