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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
In this section you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before
towing a trailer, carefully review this information
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage, follow the requirements and
recommendations in this manual concerning
vehicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related definitions
will assist you in understanding the following
information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo
and tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Refer to “Loading” in “Starting And Operating”
for further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the
weight of all cargo, consumables, and
equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in
or on the trailer in its "loaded and ready for
operation" condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to
put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
The entire weight of the trailer must be
supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle and trailer when weighed in
combination.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do
not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to
“Loading” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
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Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper inspection procedure.

When replacing tires, refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for the 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
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake
system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause inad -
equate 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.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory
approved trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector. Refer to the following
illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connect) into water.
Be sure to reconnect after clear from water
area.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over -
load your brake system 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 stop -
ping distance. 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.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 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
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Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information
about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. 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 in “Vehicle Loading” in the
“Starting And Operating” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front
and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions
of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants 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
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Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” 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 lbs.
(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 passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 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.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities 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.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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....................................................... 229Axle Fluid............................................. 281, 283Axle Lubrication................................... 281, 283
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Back-Up......................................................... 186Battery.................................................... 86, 238Charging System Light................................. 86Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 13Location.................................................... 238Belts, Seat..................................................... 143Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder).............. 73Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder).............. 73Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 244B-Pillar Location............................................. 257Brake Assist System........................................ 96Brake Control System...................................... 96Brake Fluid................................. 251, 281, 283Brake System...................................... 250, 275Fluid Check............................ 251, 281, 283Master Cylinder......................................... 251Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light..................................... 85, 275Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 153Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..... 150Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 48Bulb Replacement......................................... 206Bulbs, Light.......................................... 145, 206
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Camera, Rear................................................ 186Capacities, Fluid........................................... 280Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 236, 241Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 249Car Washes................................................... 272Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 143, 279CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 190Cargo Area Cover............................................. 64Cargo Compartment........................................ 64Cellular Phone.............................................. 303Certification Label......................................... 190Chains, Tire................................................... 269Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 253Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 254Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 93Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 142Checks, Safety.............................................. 142Child Restraint.............................................. 130Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 133Child Seat Installation.............................. 140How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 138Infant And Child Restraints....................... 132Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 135Older Children And Child Restraints......... 132
Seating Positions...................................... 134Child Safety Locks............................................28Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 277CleaningWheels...................................................... 268Climate Control................................................50Automatic....................................................50Coin Holder......................................................71Cold Weather Operation................................ 149Compact Spare Tire...................................... 266ConsoleFloor............................................................71Contract, Service........................................... 312Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Capacity....................................... 280Coolant Level................................... 247, 250Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection................................................. 250Points To Remember................................ 250Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 280, 281Corrosion Protection..................................... 272Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 160, 163Cruise Light............................................... 91, 92

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................................................... 71Fluid Capacities............................................. 280Fluid Leaks.................................................... 145Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................ 251Cooling System.......................................... 247Engine Oil.................................................. 238Transfer Case............................................ 253Fluid, Brake......................................... 281, 283Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 281Fog Lights........................................................ 45Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 30Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 106Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 201Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 227Fuel............................................................... 276Additives................................................... 277Clean Air.................................................... 277Ethanol...................................................... 277Gasoline.................................................... 276Gauge.......................................................... 90Materials Added........................................ 277Methanol................................................... 277Octane Rating................................. 276, 281Requirements........................................... 276Specifications............................................ 281Tank Capacity............................................ 280Fuses............................................................. 209
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 66Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 277Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 277GaugesFuel............................................................. 90Gear Ranges................................................. 155Glass Cleaning.............................................. 274Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 190, 191Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 190, 191GVWR............................................................ 190
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 199Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 201Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 207Automatic.................................................... 44Cleaning................................................... 272High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 43Lights On Reminder..................................... 45On With Wipers............................................ 44Passing........................................................ 44Switch.......................................................... 42Time Delay................................................... 45Washers................................................... 238
Heated Mirrors.................................................41Heater, Engine Block..................................... 149High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 100HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 193Holder, Coin.....................................................71HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................66Hood Prop........................................................61Hood Release...................................................61
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Ignition.............................................................16Switch..........................................................16In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................10Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 39, 201Instrument Cluster....................................76, 77Descriptions.................................................92Display.................................................. 78, 80Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 274Interior Appearance Care.............................. 273Interior Lights...................................................46Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................49Introduction....................................................... 8

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