Hauling Cargo
WARNING
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Hauling cargo improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or
brake instability, which can result in serious injury or death. Always follow these precautions when
hauling cargo:
Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle. When determining the weight you are adding
to the vehicle, include the weight of the operator, passenger, accessories, loads in the rack or box and
the load on the trailer tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum weight
capacity.
REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO.
Always load the cargo box with the load as far forward and as low as possible.
When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and cargo to maintain stable driving conditions.
Always operate the vehicle with extreme care when hauling or towing loads.
Slow down and drive in the lowest gear available.
SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can create unstable operating
conditions, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
OPERATE ONLY WIT H STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS. When handling off-centered
loads that cannot be centered, securely fasten the load and operate with extra ca ution. Always attach
the tow load to the hitch point designated for your vehicle.
HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. Use extreme caution when
applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain or situations that may require backing downh ill.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend over the rack sides. Stability and
maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing vehicle rollover.
DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER T HAN T HE RECOMMENDED SPEEDS. Vehicle should never exceed 16
km/h (0 MPH) while towing a load on a level grass surface. Vehicle speed should never exceed 8 km/h
(5 MPH) when towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.
OPERATION
