2008 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Driving tips
OVERLOADING
Weight of the trailer tongue
WARNING - Trailer balance
WARNING - Vehicle weight
gross    axle    weight    rating
The  tongue   load  of  any   trailer  is   an
important weight  to measure  because it
affects  the   total  gross   vehicle  weight
(GVW) of  your  vehicle since  that is  the
trailer weight  pushing down on the  hitch
on  your  vehicle. The  rest  of  the  trailer
weight is sitting on the trailer’s wheels.
The trailer  tongue should weigh  a maxi-
mum  of 10%  of  the  total loaded  trailer
weight. After you've loaded the trailer, go
to a Weigh  Station and  weigh the trailer
and then the tongue, separately, to see if
the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you
may  be able  to  correct them  simply  by
moving some items around in the trailer.
•  Never  load   a  trailer   with  more
weight  in   the  rear   than  in  the
front. The front should  be loaded
with  approximately   60%  of   the
total trailer  load; the  rear should
be   loaded   with   approximately
40% of the total trailer load.
The
(GAWR)   and   the    gross   vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are  on the manufacturer's  label
attached
to   the    driver's    door.
Exceeding these ratings  can cause
an accident or vehicle  damage. You
can  calculate  the   weight  of  your
load  by  weighing   the  items  (and
people) before  putting  them in  the
vehicle. Be  careful not  to overload
your vehicle.
•  Never
exceed
the
maximum
weight limits of the trailer or trail-
er  towing   equipment.   Improper
loading  can  result  in   excessive
personal   injury.  Check  weights
and   loading   at   a   commercial
scale   or  highway   patrol   office
equipped with scales.
An  improperly loaded  trailer can
cause loss of vehicle control.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2008
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