1997 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual - Page 129
1997 Ford Expedition Manual
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Driving • Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo. • Subtract the total weight of passengers, driver and aftermarket equipment and the obtained weight (in the step above) from the GCWR to determine the trailer weight your vehicloe can tow. Trailer weight range The trailer weight range is the specified range by weight that the trailer must fall within. The range is between zero and the maximum trailer weight rating found in this chapter. Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet Federal and local regulations. Install and adjust brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. Using safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the vehicle. To connect the chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to the 130