To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60 % of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.The best way to conf irm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the f irst time you set up a
towing combination (a f ully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo,
and the tongue is: The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle axles is:
(EX)
(DX, LX, Canadian DX-G) (DX, LX, Canadian DX-G)
on the f ront axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the rear axle
(EX) Checking L oads
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR): Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR):
Towing a Trailer
Driving
205
3,671 lbs (1,665 kg)
3,704 lbs (1,680 kg)1,940 lbs (880 kg)
1,731 lbs (785 kg)
1,962 lbs (890 kg)
1,753 lbs (795 kg)
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Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
lef t on the tire.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page .
Optional f or U.S. Si
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
Tires
Tire Inspection
Maint enance
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TREAD WEAR INDICATORINDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
215/45R17 91W
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c o mpetitive event at sustained hig h
speeds ( o ver 118 mph o r 190 km/ h) ,
be sure to adjust the c o ld tire
pressures as sho wn
in the fo llo wing
We stro ng ly rec o mmend that yo u
do no t drive faster than the po sted
speed limits and c o nditio ns
allo w. If
yo u ever drive in a sanc tio ned
Si mo del o nly
High Speed D riving
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Fr o n t : 35 p si (240 kPa ,
2.4 kg f /cm
)
P205/55R16 89H
Rear : 32 p si (220 kPa ,
2.2 kg f /cm
)
Si mo del o nly
c hart. If yo u do no t, exc essive heat
c an build up and c ause sudden tire
failure.
