TOWING A TRAILER
Only fit towing accessories approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Always use the towing accessories correctly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Using non-approved towing accessories may adversely affect the handling and stability of the vehicle, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Never use the vehicle's towing eyes or lashing points for towing a trailer. Doing so may cause serious damage to the vehicle, and may cause a loss of control, potentially leading to an accident. The potential result can be serious injury or death.
Never exceed the maximum weights for either the vehicle or the trailer. Doing so can cause accelerated wear and damage to the vehicle, and adversely affect the vehicle's stability and braking. Serious injury or death can also result from a possible loss of control, a vehicle rollover, or an accident.
Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), maximum rear axle weight, maximum trailer weight, or the trailer's nose weight. Doing so can cause accelerated wear and damage to the vehicle, and adversely affect the vehicle's stability and braking. Serious injury or death can also result from a possible loss of control leading to an accident.
The use of weight distribution hitches is not recommended. Using weight distribution hitches can potentially cause serious damage to the vehicle.
When calculating the vehicle's rear axle weight, the vehicle's payload weights must also be included. Hence, add the combined weights of all the rear passengers, the vehicle's luggage, roof rails, accessory equipment, and the nose weight.
Include the trailer's nose weight when calculating the GVW.
A reduction in the performance of the Air Conditioning (A/C) system is a normal function under high load towing conditions.