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• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:
Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The
maximum trailer weight rating
equals the vehicle curb weight
for each engine/transmission
combination, any required
option weight for trailer towing
and the weight of the driver
from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
• Maximum Trailer Weight:
Maximum weight of a trailer the
loaded vehicle (including
passengers and cargo) is
permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the
weight of the loaded towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the
towing vehicle.
• Trailer Weight Range: Specified
weight range that the trailer
must fall within that ranges from
zero to the maximum trailer
weight rating.
Remember to figure in the tongue
load of your loaded trailer when
figuring the total weight.
If the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
exceeded, your vehicle may be
damaged or you may lose control
and injure someone.
To obtain correct weights, try
taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station
for trucks.
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