MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that
could affect the balance of your vehicle. When
the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh
the front and the rear wheels separately to deter-
mine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not
exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle
certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights below
the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is typically used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe reduction gear dam-
age.
• DO NOT tow this vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
• For emergency towing procedures re-
fer to “Towing your vehicle” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this
manual.
TOWING A TRAILER FLAT TOWING
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