Driving tips
TRAILER TOWING
3.3
Engine
3.8 Engine
WARNING - Towing a trail-
er
If you don't use the correct equip-
ment and drive properly, you can
lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
Item
4WD*
1
2WD*
2
4WD*
1
2WD*
2
Maximum
GCWR
3,665 kg
3,572 kg
4,339 kg
4,255 kg
(8,079 lbs)
(7,874 lbs)
(9,565 lbs)
(9,314 lbs)
Maximum
Trailer Weight
1,590 kg (3,500 lbs)
2,268 kg (5,000 lbs)
-
or even at all. You and your pas-
*
*
1
: Four Wheel Drive
: Two Wheel Drive
sengers could be seriously or fatal-
ly injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this
section.
2
✽ NOTICE
•
•
•
For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate
your vehicle load, refer to Weight of the Vehicle in this chapter.
The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must
not exceed the GCWR.
When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and/or on steep
grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheat-
ing. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperature.
WARNING - Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.
To identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you should
refer to the chart on this page.
CAUTION
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
follow the advice in this section.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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