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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on

the certification label.

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended

gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could

result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss

of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so

you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these

components periodically during, and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement affects the vehicle when driving:

• Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor.

• Load the heaviest items so they are centered between the left and

right side trailer tires.

• Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward

toward the trailer tongue. Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight

to go above or below 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.

• Select a tow bar with the correct rise or drop. When both the loaded

vehicle and trailer are connected, the trailer frame should be level, or

slightly angled down toward the vehicle, when viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a slight takeoff vibration or

shudder may be present due to the increased payload weight. Additional

information regarding proper trailer loading and setting your vehicle up

for towing is noted under Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter and

in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, available at your authorized dealer.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it

begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may

activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.

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