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3) the tire size designed for your vehicle
4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear
and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the
“Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
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passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750,
and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci-
ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg).
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4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
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Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.
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Compass Variance....................... 168
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 170
Console, Overhead....................... 166
Console, Removable...................191,193
Contract, Service........................ 480
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 432
Cooling System......................... 429
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 431
Coolant Capacity...................... 457
Coolant Level......................430,433
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 432
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 430
Inspection........................... 433
Points to Remember.................... 433
Pressure Cap......................... 432
Radiator Cap......................... 432
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......430,457,458
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 163
CruiseLight ........................... 218CupHolder .........................185,446
Customer Assistance..................... 478
Data Recorder, Event...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights................... 153
Dealer Service.......................... 414
Defroster, Rear Window................... 301
Defroster, Windshield................ 88,281,292
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 411
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 257
Dimmer Control........................ 151
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 439
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 404
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 432
Engine Oil........................... 418
Domelight............................. 151
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Load Capacity.....................328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 343
Quality Grading....................... 483
Radial.............................. 335
Replacement......................... 339
Rotation............................. 342
Safety...........................323,332
Sizes ............................... 325
Snow Tires........................... 342
Spare Tire.........................385,396
Spinning ............................ 337
Tread Wear Indicators................... 338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 370
Towing ............................... 363
Disabled Vehicle....................... 404
Guide .............................. 368
Recreational.......................377,405
Weight .............................. 368
Traction Control...................158,217,320Traction Control Switch.................158,320
TrailerTowing .......................... 363
Cooling System Tips.................... 376
Hitches............................. 367
Minimum Requirements................. 371
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 370
Wiring .............................. 374
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 368
TrailerWeight .......................... 368
Transaxle.............................. 311
Automatic......................... 12,311
Operation............................ 311
Overdrive........................... 314
Selection of Lubricant................438,458
Transmission........................... 438
Automatic........................... 438
Filter ............................... 440
Fluid ............................438,458
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