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Towing a Trailer

To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads
start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle
load toward the front of the trailer The maximum allowable weight of and trailer weights are within limits
and 40 percent toward the rear, then the vehicle axles is: is to have them checked at a public
re-adjust the load as needed. scale.
(DX, LX, Canadian DX-G)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1,940 lbs (880 kg) Using a suitable scale or a special
(GVWR): on the front axle tongue load gauge, check the tongue
The maximum allowable weight of 1,731 lbs (785 kg) load the first time you set up a
the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, on the rear axle towing combination (a fully-loaded
and the tongue is: (EX) vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
1,962 lbs (890 kg) tongue load whenever the conditions
(DX, LX, Canadian DX-G) on the front axle change.
3,671 lbs (1,665 kg) 1,753 lbs (795 kg)
(EX) on the rear axle
3,704 lbs (1,680 kg)

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