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See“Trailer Towing” in the owner’s manual
for kingpin weight and trailer tongue weight
information.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue weight load (1) of any trailer is
very important because it is also part of the
vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of
the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle as
well as trailer tongue weight. Vehicle
options, equipment, passengers, and cargo
in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue
weight the vehicle can carry, which will also
reduce the trailer weight the vehicle
can tow.
The trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10-15% of the total loaded trailer (2). For
Vans: The trailer tongue weight (1) can use a
weight carrying hitch for up to 181 kg
(400 lb). Greater than 181 kg (400 lb), a
weight distribution hitch is required with a
maximum of 454 kg (1,000 lb)
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the
shortest hitch extension that will position
the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer tongue
weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by the vehicle's
ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue or
kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to
exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating). See “Total Weight on the
Vehicle's Tires” in the owner’s manual.
After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer
and then the tongue, separately, to see if
the weights are proper. If they are not,
adjustments might be made by moving
some items around in the trailer.
If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch
receiver, choose a carrier that positions the
load as close to the vehicle as possible.
Make sure the total weight, including the carrier, is no more than half of the
maximum allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Power Take-Off (PTO)
If equipped, the Power Take-Off (PTO) is a
GM Upfitter integrated system that is used
to create an auxiliary power source for
running add-on equipment, such as salt
spreaders, snow plows, winches, and lift
buckets. The PTO system controls engine
speed to values higher than normal base
idle, PTO load relay engagement, and
remote starting and shutdown of the
engine.
When installing PTO aftermarket equipment,
the PTO wiring and operation
recommendations provided by the service
manual and GM Upfitter documentation
must be strictly followed.
Refer to the bulletins in the GM Upfitter
Integration website www.gmupfitter.com for
the Power Take-Off (PTO) operating
description and application guide.
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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Antilock brake system motor
2 Antilock brake system module
3 Right trailer stoplamp/ Turnlamp
4 –
5 –
6 Fuel system control module/Ignition
7 Body control module 5
8 Body control module 7
9 Body control module 4
10 Instrument cluster 11 Trailer wiring
12 –
13 Display/Mirrors/Rear vision camera
14 Washer
16 Horn Fuses Usage
17 Transmission
18 Air conditioning
19 Engine control module battery
20 Left stop/turn cutaway lamp
21 Left stop/turn trailer lamp
22 Right stop/turn cutaway lamp
23 NOx sensors
24 Diesel fuel pump 25 Auxiliary power outlet
26 Body control module 3 27 Special equipment option
28 Airbag
29 Steering wheel sensor
30 Engine control module/ Glow plug module/
Ignition Fuses Usage
31 Transmission control module/Ignition
32 Transmission control module battery
33 Obstacle detection
34 NOx sensors 35 Fuel operated heater module
36 Fuel system control module battery
41 Transmission control module 2, battery
signal
42 Trailer wiring
43 EV fan clutch
44 Starter solenoid 45 Engine control module, powertrain signal 1
46 DC-AC inverter 47 Cooling fan –low
51 Left high-beam headlamp
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FusesUsage
52 Right high-beam headlamp
53 Left low-beam headamp
54 Right low-beam headlamp
55 Wipers
56 Canister vent solenoid
58 Body control module 2
59 Body control module 1 61 Crankcase vent heater
62 O2 sensor 2/EV fan
63 –
64 Mass airflow sensor/ Canister vent/Humidity
sensor
65 Ignition coils/injectors - odd
66 Daytime running lamps 2
67 Daytime running lamps 1–uplevel
68 Auxiliary stoplamps Fuses
Usage
69 Trailer power extension 70 Upfitter stoplamps 71 Fuel heater/FlexFuel sensor
72 Body control module 6
73 Lighter/Data link connector
74 Front blower 75 Engine control module, powertrain signal 3
76 Soot sensor 77 O2 sensor 1/ECM powertrain signal 2
78 Engine control module/ Powertrain
79 Ignition coils/injectors - even
Relays Usage
15 Run/Crank
37 NOx sensors
38 Fuel pump Relays
Usage
39 Crank
40 Air conditioning 48 EV fan clutch
49 Powertrain 50 –
57 Cooling fan –low
60 Cooling fan control
Auxiliary Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.