Your vehicle has been designedprimarily to carry passengers andtheir cargo. You can also use it totow a trailer if you carefully observethe load limits, use the properequipment, and follow the guidelinesin this section.The weight thatthe tongue of a fully-loaded trailerputs on the hitch should beapproximately 10 percent of thetrailer weight. Too much tongueload reduces front-tire traction andsteering control. Too little tongueload can make the trailer unstableand cause it to sway.Themaximum allowable weight of thetrailer and everything in or on itmust not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg).Towing a load that is too heavycan seriously affect your vehicle’shandling and performance. It canalso damage the engine anddrivetrain.Avoid towing a trailer during yourvehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km)(see page ).382CONTINUEDLoad LimitsTongue Load:Total Trailer Weight:Towing a TrailerBreak-In PeriodDriving437Exceeding any load limit orimproperly loading your vehicleand trailer can cause a crash inwhich you can be seriously hurtor killed.Check the loading of yourvehicle and trailer carefullybefore starting to drive.11/07/20 18:57:33 31SJA670_442
