Trailer towing
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer with this vehicle, be sure to use proper equipment and cautioussteering and braking for safe driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight, maximum trailer weight (A), maximum tongue weight (B) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The vehicle capacity weight is printed on the tire and loading information placard as “com-bined weight of occupants and cargo”. The weight includes the weight of all occu- pants and the total weight it can carry.For more information, refer to “Tire and load- ing information placard” on page 6-7. Recommendations for towing up to this limit are as follows.
Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure it is securely fastened to the roof carrier. Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load remains secure. If the load is notsecure, it could fall from the vehicle and damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre- ate a road hazard.NOTE
To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use. Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed. Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for raising the sunroof and/or liftgatewhen installing a roof carrier. (For vehicle with sunroof only)
Trailer towing
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully. Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
Weight limits
Vehicle capacity weight Maximum trailer weight Vehicle condi-
tion
Maximum trailer weight
1 or 2 persons
seated
With brake 2,000 lb
(907 kg)
Without brake 1,250 lb
(567 kg)
3–5 persons
seated
With brake 1,499 lb
(680 kg)
Without brake 1,250 lb
(567 kg)
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