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WARNING:Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could
result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Steps for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” 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 passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lb.). In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.)
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.
The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:
•Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and
your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x
99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg.
•A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio
you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for
12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity
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to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12
x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the
calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -
540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least
240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then
the load calculation would be:
1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x
45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg.
The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and
utility-type vehicles
WARNING:For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see thePreparing to drive your vehicle
section in theDrivingchapter of this owner’s guide.
WARNING:Loaded vehicles may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily
loaded vehicle.
Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to
maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment
while towing.
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Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:
•Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
1,000 miles (1,600 km).
•Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
•Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
•Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer toPreparing to
towin this chapter.
•Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
•Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer toDriving
while you towin this chapter.
•Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to
Special operating conditionsin theScheduled Maintenance Guide
chapter.
For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on
calculating your vehicle’s load, refer toVehicle loading - with and
without a trailerin this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load
of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.
Regular Cab
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
Short Wheel Base
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1520 (689)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 2180 (989)
Long Wheel Base
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1500 (680)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 2160 (980)
4.0L 9500 (4309) 5940 (2694)
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SuperCab 4x2
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum trailer
weight - lb (kg)
2–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1380 (626)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 2040 (925)
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3360 (1524)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5820 (2640)
4–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1300 (590)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 1960 (889)
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3280 (1488)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5740 (2604)
2–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1340 (608)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 2020 (916)
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3340 (1515)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5780 (2622)
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SuperCab 4x2
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum trailer
weight - lb (kg)
4–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat
2.3L w/manual
transmission4800 (2177) 1260 (572)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission5500 (2495) 1920 (871)
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3240 (1470)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5700 (2604)
2–Door Payload Package 2 without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3360 (1524)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5800 (2631)
4–Door Payload Package 2 without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3280 (1488)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5720 (2595)
2–Door Payload Package 2 with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3320 (1506)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5780 (2622)
4–Door Payload Package 2 with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3240 (1470)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5700 (2585)
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SuperCab 4x2 Sport
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum trailer
weight - lb (kg)
2–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3300 (1497)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5760 (2613)
4–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3220 (1461)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5680 (2576)
2–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3280 (1488)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5740 (2604)
4–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3180 (1442)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5640 (2558)
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SuperCab 4x4
Powertrain Maximum GCWR -
lb (kg)Maximum trailer
weight - lb (kg)
2–Door without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3120 (1415)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5580 (2531)
4–Door without Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3040 (1379)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5500 (2495)
2–Door with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3080 (1397)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5540 (2513)
4–Door with Jump Seat
4.0L w/manual
transmission7000 (3175) 3000 (1361)
4.0L w/automatic
transmission9500 (4309) 5460 (2477)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 m)
elevation.
Your vehicle is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. This vehicle’s electrical system is not equipped
to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
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WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Trailer tow connector
The trailer tow connector is located
under the rear bumper, on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
Refer to the following chart for information regarding the
factory-equipped trailer tow connector:
Color Function Comment
1. Dark
GreenTrailer right turn
signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is pressed or when ignition
is on and right turn signal is
applied.
2. Yellow Trailer left turn
signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is pressed or when ignition
is on and left turn signal is
applied.
3. Tan/White Tail lamp Relay-controlled circuit activated
when the park lamps/headlamps
are on.
4. White Ground Matching vehicle circuit returns to
battery’s negative ground.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance.
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