load capacity INFINITI QX80 2021 User Guide

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.Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification” chart
- 14,520 lb. (6,586 kg).
. Maximum Trailer towing capacity from
“Towing Load/Specification” chart -
8,500 lb. (3,856 kg).
7,300 lb. (3,311 kg) GVWR
− 6,450 lb. (2,926 kg) GVW
= 850 lb. (385 kg) Available for tongue
weight
14,520 lb. (6,586 kg) GCWR
− 6,450 lb. (2,926 kg) GVW
= 8,070 lb. (3,660 kg) Capacity available for
towing
850 lb. (385 kg) / Available tongue weight
8,070 lb. (3,660 kg) Available capacity
= 11 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less
than the maximum towing capacity due to
the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight
between 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or
within the trailer tongue load specification
recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If
the tongue load becomes excessive, rear-
range the cargo to obtain the proper tongue
load. Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight specification shown in the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the calcu-
lated available tongue weight is greater than
15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are
within the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
WARNING
The towing capacities provided in this
manual are for general reference only.
The safe towing capacity of your vehicle
is affected by retailer and factory in-
stalled options and passenger and cargo
loads. You must weigh the vehicle and
trailer as described in this manual to
determine the actual vehicle towing
capacity. Do not exceed the published
maximum towing capacity, or the GCWR
or the GVWR shown on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label. Doing so
can result in an accident causing serious
personal injury or property damage.

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHARTUnit: lb (kg)
US Canada
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) model Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) model Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) model
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPA-
CITY*1, *2 8,500 (3,856) 8,500 (3,856)
MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 850 (385) 850 (385)
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT
RATING 14,520 (6,586) 14,770 (6,700) 14,680 (6,659)
1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any
options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional
equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing
capacity.
2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lb (2,267 kg).
TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow
package. The trailer tow package includes a
receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing
capacity of this vehicle when the proper
towing equipment is used. Choose a proper
ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the
trailer to be towed. Genuine INFINITI ball
mounts and hitch balls are available from an
INFINITI retailer.
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