TI1011M

Tongue load

Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11% of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the following Towing Load/Specification chart. If the tongue load be- comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load.

TI1012M

Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weight

The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed. GVWR shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The gross vehicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed GAWR shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica- tion label.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg)

MAXIMUM

1,000 (454)

TOWING LOAD

 

 

 

MAXIMUM

100 (45.4)

TONGUE LOAD

 

 

 

TOWING SAFETY

Trailer hitch

Choose a proper hitch for a vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle, to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by cross- winds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks.

Hitch ball

Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer:

￿The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on top of the ball.

￿Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.

￿The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be

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