OPERATION
Do not exceed the maximum
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tongue weight. You can measure
tongue weight with a bathroom
scale. Put the tongue of the
loaded trailer on the scale with
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the tongue at hitch height. Adjust
the load in the trailer, if neces-
sary, to reduce the weight on
hitch. If you are carrying cargo
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and towing a trailer, include the
tongue weight in the maximum
vehicle load limit.
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Load cargo in the cargo bed as
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close to the center of the vehicle
as possible to avoid tipping the
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vehicle .
Tie down cargo securely in the
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trailer. Make sure cargo in the
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trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an
accident.
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Make sure the load does not
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interfere with controls or your
ability to see where you are
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going .
Drive more slowly than you
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would without a load. The more
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weight you carry, the slower you
should go .
Allow more braking distance. A
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heavier vehicle takes longer to
stop .
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Avoid making sharp turns unless
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at very slow speeds to avoid
tipping or rolling the vehicle .
Avoid hills and rough terrain.
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Choose terrain carefully. Added
weight affects the stability and
handling of the vehicle .
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Uncontrolled Movement Hazard
Never exceed the stated load
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capacity for this vehicle.
Distribute the load evenly.
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Secure cargo in cargo bed.
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Never tow cargo that is not
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secured.
Reduce speed and allow greater
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distances for braking.
Death or serious personal injury
can result from failing to comply
with the safety instructions in this
manual.
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