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VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the
following sample chart and on the tire pressure label
attached to the driver’s door.
Vehicle Loading Capacities
Front Seat Occupants ....................2or3
Rear Seat Occupants ........................3
Luggage.......................115lbs. (52 kg)
Rated Vehicle Capacity............865lbs. (392 kg)
Luggage Racks
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total occupant and
luggage load inside the vehicle, plus that on the external
rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity shown on
the Vehicle Loading Capacity chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Warranty Requirements
The Manufacturer’s Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
•
The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
32 square feet (2.97 square meters)
•
The maximum trailer load for vehicles equipped with
3.5L engines is: 2,000 lbs (900 kg)
•
The maximum trailer load for vehicles equipped with
2.7L engines is: 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
•
For vehicles equipped with 2.7L engines: when driv-
ing in hot weather (more than 95°F, 35°C), maximum
vehicle speed when towing a trailer should not exceed
65 mph.
•
The ”D” range can be selected when towing. However,
if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3”
range MUST be selected.
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