Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
1,000 miles (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to
Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide
chapter.
For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on
calculating your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load
of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.
Regular Cab
Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb
(kg)
Maximum Trailer
Weight - lb (kg)
Short Wheel Base
2.3L w/manual
transmission
4800 (2177) 1520 (689)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission
5500 (2495) 2180 (989)
Long Wheel Base
2.3L w/manual
transmission
4800 (2177) 1500 (680)
2.3L w/automatic
transmission
5500 (2495) 2160 (980)
4.0L 9500 (4309) 5940 (2694)
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