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To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty

weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items

down low and be sure you distribute their weight as

evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before

driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you

have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within

the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.

Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect

on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way

the brakes operate.

NOTE:

• Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the

rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and

GAWRs.

• Refer to the “Tire Placard” for your vehicle’s proper

tire pressure.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information

on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do

with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully

review this information to tow your load as efficiently

and safely as possible.

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements

and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-

hicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist

you in understanding the following information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.

This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue

weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not

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