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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on

the certification label.

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended

gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could

result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss

of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Note: For information on electrical items such as fuses or relays, see the

Fuses chapter.

Your vehicle’s load capacity designation is by weight, not by volume, so

you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.

Towing a trailer places an extra load on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these

components periodically during, and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement affects your vehicle when

driving:

• Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor.

• Load the heaviest items centered between the left and right side

trailer tires.

• Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward

toward the trailer tongue. Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight

to go above or below 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.

• Select a tow bar with the correct rise or drop. When both the loaded

vehicle and trailer are connected, the trailer frame should be level, or

slightly angled down toward your vehicle, when viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight takeoff vibration or

shudder may be present due to the increased payload weight. You can

find more information about proper trailer loading and setting your

vehicle up for towing under Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter

and in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, available at an authorized

dealer.

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