Always load a trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the
front of the trailer. This places approximately 10% to 15%
of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. This portion
of the GTW becomes the tongue weight.
Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required for
tongue weights above 350 lbs (159 kg)., i.e., trailer
weights heavier than 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg).
Cooling System Tips—Trailer Towing
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating in high ambient conditions, take the following
actions:
•
City Traffic
When stopped, put transmission in N (Neutral) and
increase engine idle speed.
•
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
•
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
To reduce the potential for transmission overheating,
turn the “Overdrive” off when pulling any trailer or shift
the transmission to Drive position 2 on more severe
grades. Move the shift lever to the next lower position to
eliminate excessive transmission shifting. This action will
also reduce the possibility of transmission overheating
and provide better engine braking.
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