Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
•
Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
•
Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to
Preparing to
tow
in this chapter.
•
Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to
Driving
while you tow
in this chapter.
•
Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.
•
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
•
Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
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 vehicle when figuring the total weight.
4x2
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine
Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
4.6L
3.55
5580 (12300)
0-3311 (0-7300)
Maximum frontal area of trailer is 3.72 square meters (40 square feet).
Notes:
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1000 ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and
instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to
Vehicle
loading
in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The
combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the GCWR.
In ambient temperatures greater than 38°C (100°F), it is recommended
that the maximum GCW be reduced to 5262 kg (11600 lbs). At these
temperatures, vehicle speed should be kept below 97 km/h (60 mph)
during highway operation. Extended operation above 4000 rpm should
be avoided.
Towing a trailer over 1588 kg (3500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing
hitch.
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