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or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is
withinthespecifiedGVWR.Ifso,weightmustbeshifted
fromfronttorearorreartofrontasappropriateuntilthe
specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier
itemsdownlowandbesurethattheweightisdistributed
equally.Stowalllooseitemssecurelybeforedriving.
TRAILERTOWING
Inthissectionyouwillfindsafetytipsandinformation
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
viewthisinformationtotowyourloadasefficientlyand
safelyaspossible.
Improperweightdistributionscanhaveanadverseeffect
onthewayyourvehiclesteersandhandlesandtheway
thebrakesoperate.
Tomaintainwarrantycoverage,followtherequirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hiclesusedfortrailertowing.
CommonTowingDefinitions
CAUTION!
Thefollowingtrailertowingrelateddefinitionswillassist
youinunderstandingthefollowinginformation:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. This could
cause you to lose control. Also overloading can
shortenthelifeofyourvehicle.
GrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)
TheGVWRisthetotalallowableweightofyourvehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight.Thetotalloadmustbelimitedsothatyoudonot
exceedtheGVWR.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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