Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight:

  • The weight of the trailer.
  • The weight of the trailer tongue.
  • The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
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How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display briefly illuminates to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h ...

Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grade ...

Engine Cooling when Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating. ...