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When loading a trailer properly, two
items are critical: Gross Trailer Weight
(the weight of the trailer plus cargo) and
Trailer Tongue Weight.
Trailer Tongue Weight is the downward
force exerted on the hitch by the trailer
coupler when the trailer is fully loaded
and the coupler is at its normal towing
height. Refer to the Load Capacity Rat-
ings chart for tongue weight information.
Always maintain a slow speed when
trailering and towing and avoid sudden
accelerations, quick maneuvers, and sud-
den stops. Braking distance will be
affected when towing a trailer. When
towing a trailer, always maintain slow
speed and allow more stopping distance
than when not towing a trailer.
Transporting
When transporting, the vehicle must be
in its normal operating position (on all
four wheels) and the following procedure
must be used.
1. Place the transmission in park.
2. Secure the vehicle with load rated
hold-down straps.
PK083A
PK025A
NOTE: Suitable hold-down straps
are available from your authorized
dealer. Ordinary rope is not recom-
mended because it can stretch under
load.
! WARNING
Make sure that the load in the trailer is
properly secured and will not shift
while moving. Also, do not overload
the trailer.
! WARNING
Never exceed any of the vehicle
weight restrictions.
! WARNING
Driving this vehicle without extra cau-
tion when towing a trailer will be haz-
ardous. Trailer towing can affect the
handling and braking of the vehicle.
Tow only at low speeds and never
exceed 10 mph. Avoid sudden accel-
erations and stopping of the vehicle.
Do not make quick maneuvers. Avoid
uneven surfaces and do not tow on
hills.
! WARNING
Never tow people in or on any device
except when towing a disabled vehicle
with operable brakes and steering or
on a trailer designed for passengers
that has a rigid tow bar.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transmission in
park could allow the vehicle to roll off
the trailer in the event of tie-down
strap failure.
CAUTION
If using additional hold-down straps
in any other areas, care must be taken
not to damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
Always buckle the side restraints
when transporting to prevent buckle
damage to body panels.
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