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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
1400 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 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. The label
shall be affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position.
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Load Carrying

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the certification
label.
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.
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated
by weight, not by volume, so you cannot
necessarily use all available space when
loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load
on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during, and after,
any towing operation.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF
EQUIPPED)
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins. Note:
This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies the vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes. The first
thing to do is slow the vehicle down, then
pull safely to the side of the road and
check for proper tongue load and trailer
load distribution. See Load Carrying
(page 177).
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce
the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000
feet (300 meters) elevation.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer
brakes for trailers over a specified weight.
Be sure to check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum trailer
weights listed may be limited to this
specified weight, as the vehicle's electrical
system does not include the wiring
connector needed to activate electric trailer
brakes.
Maximum Trailer
Frontal Area - ft 2
(m 2
)
Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
Powertrain
20 (1.86)
2000 (907)
5866 (2661)
2WD 1.6L
20 (1.86)
2000 (907)
6035 (2737)
4WD 1.6L
20 (1.86)
2000 (907)
5977 (2711)
2WD 2.0L 1
30 (2.78)
3500 (1588)
7477 (3391)
2WD 2.0L 2
20 (1.86)
2000 (907)
6126 (2779)
4WD 2.0L 1
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Maximum Trailer
Frontal Area - ft 2
(m 2
)
Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
Powertrain
30 (2.78)
3500 (1588)
7626 (3459)
4WD 2.0L 2
20 (1.86)
2000 (907)
5417 (2457)
2WD 2.5L
1 Without trailer tow package.
2 With trailer tow package.
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines to ensure safe
towing:
•Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle
has been driven at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• 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.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance information.
Load specification terms are found on the
tire label and Safety Compliance
Certification Label. Instructions on
calculating your vehicle's load can be
found earlier in this manual. See Load
Limit (page 179). Remember to account
for the trailer tongue weight as part of the
vehicle load when calculating the total
vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
vehicle's hook retainers. To connect the
safety chains, cross them under the trailer
tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the rental
agency's instructions. Trailer Brakes
WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if
installed properly and adjusted to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is
rated for operation at the GVWR not
GCWR.
Trailer Lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Ensure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working. Contact your authorized dealer
or trailer rental agency for proper
instructions and equipment for hooking up
the lamps.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing-up
to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels will clear curbs and other
obstacles.
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Towing

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. There are also some things you may not
want to do because they may reduce your
fuel economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Rev the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight
carried).
• Add particular accessories to your
vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Note: Driving through deep water above
the recommended levels can cause vehicle
damage.
Note: Once through the water, always dry
the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle
as quickly as dry brakes.
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Driving Hints

2. Go to the front of the vehicle andlocate the auxiliary latch located under
the front of the hood (left of center)
and then release it by pushing the
auxiliary latch to the right.
3. Open the hood and support it with the
prop rod.
To close the hood, lower the hood and
allow it to drop from under its own weight
for the last 8-11 inches (20-30
centimeters).
Note: Make sure that the hood is closed
properly.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST®
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil filler cap
B
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
• Tire label: A label showing the OE
(Original Equipment) tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure and
the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.
• Tire Identification Number (TIN): A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size and date of manufacture. Also
referred to as DOT code.
• Inflation pressure: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
• Standard load: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a
maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5
bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the
inflation pressure beyond this pressure
will not increase the tire ’s load carrying
capability.
• Extra load: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a heavier
maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9
bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the
inflation pressure beyond this pressure
will not increase the tire ’s load carrying
capability. •
kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air
pressure.
• PSI: Pounds per square inch, a
standard unit of air pressure.
• Cold inflation pressure: The tire
pressure when the vehicle has been
stationary and out of direct sunlight for
an hour or more and prior to the vehicle
being driven for 1 mile (1.6 km).
• Recommended inflation pressure:
The cold inflation pressure found on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post, next
to the driver's seating position), or Tire
Label located on the B-Pillar or the
edge of the driver ’s door.
• B-pillar: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front
door
• Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
• Sidewall of the tire: Area between
the bead area and the tread.
• Tread area of the tire: Area of the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when mounted on the vehicle.
• Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall
Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations
require tire manufacturers to place
standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires. This information identifies and
describes the fundamental characteristics
of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT
Tire Identification Number for safety
standard certification and in case of a
recall.
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Wheels and Tires

Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire
size, load index and speed rating. The
definitions of these items are listed below.
(Note that the tire size, load index and
speed rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.)
A.P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire
and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be
used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans
and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does
not begin with a letter this may mean it is
designated by either ETRTO (European
Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or
JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).
B. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the
tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to
sidewall edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
D. R: Indicates a radial type tire. E.
15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter
in inches. If you change your wheel size,
you will have to purchase new tires to
match the new wheel diameter.
F. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. It is
an index that relates to how much weight
a tire can carry. You may find this
information in your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this information on
all tires because it is not required by federal
law.
G. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. The
speed rating denotes the speed at which
a tire is designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard condition
of load and inflation pressure. The tires on
your vehicle may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation pressure.
These speed ratings may need to be
adjusted for the difference in conditions.
The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h)
to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are
listed in the following chart.
Note: You may not find this information on
all tires because it is not required by federal
law.
Speed rating - mph (km/ h)
Letter rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V
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