Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
Loading
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
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind an-
other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
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Octane Rating..................... .468, 558
Requirements ......................... .468
Saver Mode .......................... .335
Specifications ......................... .558
Tank Capacity ......................... .557
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .335
Fuel Saver ............................. .335
Fuses ................................. .540
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .........285, 292
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .469
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .468
Conserving ........................... .335
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................469
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................324
Fuel ................................ .319
Speedometer ......................... .319
Tachometer ........................... .315Gear Ranges
............................ .405
Gear Select Lever Override ..................501
General Information .............149, 187, 266, 468
Glass Cleaning .......................... .539
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................478
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................478
GVWR ................................ .478
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .418
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................482
Headlights ............................. .554
Automatic ........................... .220
Cleaning ............................ .538
Delay ............................... .222
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........225
Lights On Reminder .....................223
On With Wipers .....................220, 232
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