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Driving TRAILER TOWING TABLE 4X4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4,535 0-2,540 4.0 L 3.73 50 (10,000) (0-5,600) 4,535 0-2,540 4.0 L 4.10 50 (10,000) (0-5,600) TRAILER TOWING TABLE AWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights 4-DOOR 4,990 0-2,902 5.0 L 3.73 50 (11,000) (0-6,400) NOTES: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1,000 ft) elevation. - For definition of terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Loading your vehicle in this chapter. - Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. Calculating trailer loads To determine the amount of weight that your vehicle can carry: • Obtain ratings from the Safety Compliance Certification label and the trailer towing specifications in this chapter. • Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo. • Subtract the total weight of passengers, driver and optional equipment to determine the total weight that your vehicle can carry. 142

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TRAILER TOWING TABLE 4X4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4.0 L
3.73
4,535
(10,000)
0-2,540
(0-5,600)
50
4.0 L
4.10
4,535
(10,000)
0-2,540
(0-5,600)
50
TRAILER TOWING TABLE AWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
4-DOOR
5.0 L
3.73
4,990
(11,000)
0-2,902
(0-6,400)
50
NOTES:
- For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1,000 ft) elevation.
- For definition of terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle’s
load, refer to
Loading your vehicle
in this chapter.
- Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the
completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the
GCWR.
Calculating trailer loads
To determine the amount of weight
that your vehicle can carry:
•
Obtain ratings from the Safety
Compliance Certification label
and the trailer towing
specifications in this chapter.
•
Weigh your vehicle as you
customarily operate the vehicle
without cargo.
•
Subtract the total weight of
passengers, driver and optional
equipment to determine the
total weight that your vehicle
can carry.
Driving
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